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His Excellency

Most Rev. John Folda

Bishop

Diocese of Fargo

Born: August 8, 1961 · Omaha · Age 65
Ordained priest: May 27, 1989
Ordained bishop: June 19, 2013
Rite: Latin

A priest for 37 years, 5 months

A bishop for 13 years, 4 months

9 years, 9 months until canonical retirement

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Aug 1961

Born

August 8, 1961 · Omaha

May 1989

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 27, 1989

Apr 2013

Appointed Bishop of Fargo

April 8, 2013 · Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Jun 2013

Ordained Bishop

June 19, 2013

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