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Most Rev. William J. Justice

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His Excellency

Most Rev. William J. Justice

Auxiliary Bishop

Archdiocese of San Francisco

Born: May 8, 1942 · Lawrence · Age 84
Ordained priest: May 17, 1968
Ordained bishop: May 28, 2008
Rite: Latin

A priest for 58 years, 1 month

A bishop for 18 years, 1 month

9 years since resignation submitted

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May 1942

Born

May 8, 1942 · Lawrence

May 1968

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 17, 1968

Apr 2008

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco

April 10, 2008 · San Francisco, California, United States

May 2008

Ordained Bishop

May 28, 2008

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