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His Excellency

Most Rev. Glen Provost

Bishop

Diocese of Lake Charles

Born: August 9, 1949 · Lafayette · Age 76
Ordained priest: June 29, 1975
Ordained bishop: April 23, 2007
Rite: Latin

A priest for 51 years

A bishop for 19 years, 2 months

22 months since resignation submitted

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Aug 1949

Born

August 9, 1949 · Lafayette

Jun 1975

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 29, 1975

Mar 2007

Appointed Bishop of Lake Charles

March 6, 2007 · Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

Apr 2007

Ordained Bishop

April 23, 2007

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