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Portrait of Most Rev. James S. Wall

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His Excellency

Most Rev. James S. Wall

Bishop

Diocese of Gallup

Born: October 11, 1964 · Ganado · Age 62
Ordained priest: June 6, 1998
Ordained bishop: April 23, 2009
Rite: Latin

A priest for 28 years, 4 months

A bishop for 17 years, 6 months

12 years, 11 months until canonical retirement

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Oct 1964

Born

October 11, 1964 · Ganado

Jun 1998

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 6, 1998

Feb 2009

Appointed Bishop of Gallup

February 5, 2009 · Gallup, New Mexico, United States

Apr 2009

Ordained Bishop

April 23, 2009

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