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Portrait of Most Rev. Joseph Espaillat

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Joseph Espaillat

Auxiliary Bishop

Archdiocese of New York

Born: September 27, 1976 · New York City, New York, United States · Age 49
Ordained priest: May 17, 2003
Ordained bishop: March 1, 2022
Rite: Latin

A priest for 23 years, 3 months

A bishop for 4 years, 5 months

25 years until canonical retirement

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Sep 1976

Born

September 27, 1976 · New York City, New York, United States

May 2003

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 17, 2003

Jan 2022

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of New York

January 25, 2022 · New York, New York, United States

Mar 2022

Ordained Bishop

March 1, 2022

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