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His Excellency

Most Rev. Michael G. Woost

Auxiliary Bishop

Diocese of Cleveland

Born: September 17, 1958 · Cleveland, Ohio, United States · Age 68
Ordained priest: June 9, 1984
Ordained bishop: August 4, 2022
Rite: Latin

A priest for 42 years, 4 months

A bishop for 4 years, 2 months

6 years, 10 months until canonical retirement

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Sep 1958

Born

September 17, 1958 · Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Jun 1984

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 9, 1984

May 2022

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland

May 9, 2022 · Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Aug 2022

Ordained Bishop

August 4, 2022

Most Rev. Edward Malesic, O.F.M. Cap.

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