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His Excellency

Most Rev. William Medley

Bishop

Diocese of Owensboro

Born: September 17, 1952 · Loretto · Age 73
Ordained priest: May 22, 1982
Ordained bishop: February 10, 2010
Rite: Latin

A priest for 44 years, 3 months

A bishop for 16 years, 6 months

1 year until canonical retirement

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Sep 1952

Born

September 17, 1952 · Loretto

May 1982

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 22, 1982

Dec 2009

Appointed Bishop of Owensboro

December 15, 2009 · Owensboro, Kentucky, United States

Feb 2010

Ordained Bishop

February 10, 2010

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