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His Excellency

Most Rev. Ralph O'Donnell

Bishop

Diocese of Jefferson City

Born: August 31, 1969 · Omaha · Age 57
Ordained priest: June 7, 1997
Ordained bishop: October 28, 2025
Rite: Latin

A priest for 29 years, 4 months

A bishop for 1 year

17 years, 10 months until canonical retirement

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Aug 1969

Born

August 31, 1969 · Omaha

Jun 1997

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 7, 1997

Aug 2025

Appointed Bishop of Jefferson City

August 19, 2025 · Jefferson City, Missouri, United States

Oct 2025

Ordained Bishop

October 28, 2025

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