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His Excellency

Most Rev. Michael Kuchmiak, C.Ss.R.

Born: February 5, 1923 · Obertyn · Died aged 85
Ordained priest: May 13, 1956
Ordained bishop: April 27, 1988
Died: August 26, 2008
Rite: Latin
Religious order: Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer

A priest for 52 years, 3 months

A bishop for 20 years, 3 months

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Feb 1923

Born

February 5, 1923 · Obertyn

May 1956

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 13, 1956

Feb 1988

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

February 27, 1988 · Philadelphia, United States, United States

Apr 1988

Ordained Bishop

April 27, 1988

Most Rev. Stephen Sulyk

Most Rev. Innocent Lotocky, O.S.B.M.

Aug 2008

Died

August 26, 2008