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Portrait of Most Rev. Roger W. Gries, O.S.B.

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Roger W. Gries, O.S.B.

Auxiliary Bishop

Diocese of Cleveland

Born: March 26, 1937 · Cleveland, Ohio, United States · Age 89
Ordained priest: May 18, 1963
Ordained bishop: June 7, 2001
Rite: Latin
Religious order: Order of Saint Benedict

A priest for 63 years, 5 months

A bishop for 25 years, 4 months

14 years since resignation submitted

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Mar 1937

Born

March 26, 1937 · Cleveland, Ohio, United States

May 1963

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 18, 1963

Apr 2001

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland

April 3, 2001 · Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Jun 2001

Ordained Bishop

June 7, 2001

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