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Portrait of Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, S.J.

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, S.J.

Bishop

Diocese of Oakland

Born: July 13, 1954 · Salt Lake City · Age 72
Ordained priest: June 8, 1985
Ordained bishop: May 25, 2013
Rite: Latin
Religious order: Society of Jesus

A priest for 41 years, 4 months

A bishop for 13 years, 5 months

2 years, 8 months until canonical retirement

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Jul 1954

Born

July 13, 1954 · Salt Lake City

Jun 1985

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 8, 1985

May 2013

Appointed Bishop of Oakland

May 3, 2013 · Oakland, California, United States

May 2013

Ordained Bishop

May 25, 2013

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