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His Excellency

Most Rev. Paul R. Sanchez

Auxiliary Bishop

Diocese of Brooklyn

Born: November 26, 1946 · Brooklyn, New York, United States · Age 79
Ordained priest: December 17, 1971
Ordained bishop: July 11, 2012
Rite: Latin

A priest for 54 years, 8 months

A bishop for 14 years, 1 month

4 years since resignation submitted

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Nov 1946

Born

November 26, 1946 · Brooklyn, New York, United States

Dec 1971

Ordained to the Priesthood

December 17, 1971

May 2012

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn

May 2, 2012 · Brooklyn, New York, United States

Jul 2012

Ordained Bishop

July 11, 2012

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