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His Excellency

Most Rev. Robert N. Lynch

Born: May 27, 1941 · Charleston · Age 85
Ordained priest: May 13, 1978
Ordained bishop: January 26, 1996
Rite: Latin

A priest for 48 years, 1 month

A bishop for 30 years, 5 months

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May 1941

Born

May 27, 1941 · Charleston

May 1978

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 13, 1978

Dec 1995

Appointed Bishop of St. Petersburg

December 5, 1995 · St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

Jan 1996

Ordained Bishop

January 26, 1996

Most Rev. John Favalora

Most Rev. Edward A. McCarthy