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Portrait of Most Rev. Joseph A. Noia

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Joseph A. Noia

Born: July 10, 1943 · New York City · Age 83
Ordained priest: June 4, 1970
Ordained bishop: July 11, 2009
Rite: Latin

A priest for 56 years, 2 months

A bishop for 17 years, 1 month

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Jul 1943

Born

July 10, 1943 · New York City

Jun 1970

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 4, 1970

Jun 2009

Appointed Archbishop of Portland

June 16, 2009 · Portland, Oregon, United States

Jul 2009

Ordained Bishop

July 11, 2009

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