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Portrait of Most Rev. William Koenig

Photo: Diocese of Wilmington

His Excellency

Most Rev. William Koenig

Bishop

Diocese of Wilmington

Born: August 17, 1956 · Queens · Age 70
Ordained priest: May 14, 1983
Ordained bishop: July 13, 2021
Rite: Latin

A priest for 43 years, 3 months

A bishop for 5 years, 1 month

4 years, 11 months until canonical retirement

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Aug 1956

Born

August 17, 1956 · Queens

May 1983

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 14, 1983

Apr 2021

Appointed Bishop of Wilmington

April 30, 2021 · Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Jul 2021

Ordained Bishop

July 13, 2021

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