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Portrait of Most Rev. Robert M. Pipta

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Robert M. Pipta

Bishop

Eparchy of Parma

Born: April 7, 1967 · Anaheim · Age 59
Ordained priest: April 21, 1994
Ordained bishop: November 8, 2023
Rite: Latin

A priest for 32 years, 6 months

A bishop for 2 years, 11 months

15 years, 5 months until canonical retirement

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Apr 1967

Born

April 7, 1967 · Anaheim

Apr 1994

Ordained to the Priesthood

April 21, 1994

Aug 2023

Appointed Bishop of Parma

August 31, 2023 · Parma, United States, United States

Nov 2023

Ordained Bishop

November 8, 2023

Most Rev. William C. Skurla, O.F.M.

Most Rev. Kurt Burnette