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His Excellency

Most Rev. Timothy Doherty

Bishop

Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana

Born: September 29, 1950 · Rockford · Age 75
Ordained priest: June 26, 1976
Ordained bishop: July 15, 2010
Rite: Latin

A priest for 50 years

A bishop for 15 years, 11 months

8 months since resignation submitted

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Sep 1950

Born

September 29, 1950 · Rockford

Jun 1976

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 26, 1976

May 2010

Appointed Bishop of Lafayette in Indiana

May 12, 2010 · Lafayette in Indiana, Indiana, United States

Jul 2010

Ordained Bishop

July 15, 2010

Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B.

Most Rev. Thomas G. Doran

Most Rev. William L. Higi