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Most Rev. Richard Higgins

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Richard Higgins

Auxiliary Bishop

Military Ordinariate of Military Services, USA

Born: February 22, 1944 · Longford · Age 82
Ordained priest: March 9, 1968
Ordained bishop: July 3, 2004
Rite: Latin

A priest for 58 years, 3 months

A bishop for 21 years, 11 months

7 years since resignation submitted

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Feb 1944

Born

February 22, 1944 · Longford

Mar 1968

Ordained to the Priesthood

March 9, 1968

May 2004

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Military Services, USA

May 7, 2004 · Military Services, USA, United States, United States

Jul 2004

Ordained Bishop

July 3, 2004

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