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Portrait of Most Rev. Paul F. Russell

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Paul F. Russell

Auxiliary Bishop

Archdiocese of Detroit

Born: May 2, 1959 · Greenfield · Age 67
Ordained priest: June 20, 1987
Ordained bishop: June 3, 2016
Rite: Latin

A priest for 39 years, 2 months

A bishop for 10 years, 2 months

7 years, 8 months until canonical retirement

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May 1959

Born

May 2, 1959 · Greenfield

Jun 1987

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 20, 1987

Jun 2016

Ordained Bishop

June 3, 2016

Portrait of Seán Cardinal O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap.

Seán Cardinal O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap.

Portrait of Most Rev. Allen H. Vigneron

Most Rev. Allen H. Vigneron

May 2022

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit

May 23, 2022 · Detroit, Michigan, United States

Jul 2022

Installed as Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit

July 7, 2022 · Detroit, Michigan, United States