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His Excellency

Most Rev. Robert F. Hennessey

Auxiliary Bishop

Archdiocese of Boston

Born: April 20, 1952 · South Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Age 74
Ordained priest: May 20, 1978
Ordained bishop: December 12, 2006
Rite: Latin

A priest for 48 years, 5 months

A bishop for 19 years, 10 months

5 months until canonical retirement

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Apr 1952

Born

April 20, 1952 · South Boston, Massachusetts, United States

May 1978

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 20, 1978

Oct 2006

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Boston

October 12, 2006 · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Dec 2006

Ordained Bishop

December 12, 2006

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