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His Excellency

Most Rev. Peter A. Rosazza

Auxiliary Bishop

Archdiocese of Hartford

Born: February 13, 1935 · New Haven · Age 91
Ordained priest: June 29, 1961
Ordained bishop: June 24, 1978
Rite: Latin

A priest for 64 years, 11 months

A bishop for 48 years

16 years since resignation submitted

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Feb 1935

Born

February 13, 1935 · New Haven

Jun 1961

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 29, 1961

Feb 1978

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford

February 28, 1978 · Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Jun 1978

Ordained Bishop

June 24, 1978

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