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Most Rev. Roger Kaffer

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Roger Kaffer

Born: August 14, 1927 · Joliet, Illinois, United States · Died aged 81
Ordained priest: May 1, 1954
Ordained bishop: June 26, 1985
Died: May 28, 2009
Rite: Latin

A priest for 55 years

A bishop for 23 years, 11 months

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Aug 1927

Born

August 14, 1927 · Joliet, Illinois, United States

May 1954

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 1, 1954

Apr 1985

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet

April 25, 1985 · Joliet, Illinois, United States

Jun 1985

Ordained Bishop

June 26, 1985

Most Rev. Joseph L. Imesch

Most Rev. Raymond J. Vonesh

Most Rev. Daniel L. Ryan

May 2009

Died

May 28, 2009