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His Excellency

Most Rev. John A. Dooher

Auxiliary Bishop

Archdiocese of Boston

Born: May 3, 1943 · Dorchester · Age 83
Ordained priest: May 21, 1969
Ordained bishop: December 12, 2006
Rite: Latin

A priest for 57 years, 3 months

A bishop for 19 years, 8 months

8 years since resignation submitted

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May 1943

Born

May 3, 1943 · Dorchester

May 1969

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 21, 1969

Oct 2006

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Boston

October 12, 2006 · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Dec 2006

Ordained Bishop

December 12, 2006

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