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Dennis Edward Spies (born March 5, 1968) is an American priest of the Catholic Church who was appointed as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Joliet in 2024.
Dennis Edward Spies | |
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Auxiliary Bishop-Elect of Joliet | |
Diocese | Joliet |
Appointed | September 27, 2024 |
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Ordination | June 1, 2002 by Joseph Leopold Imesch |
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Born | |
Motto | I Call You Friends |
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Biography
editIn 1990, Spies earned a Bachelor Degree in agriculture business economics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. On June 1, 2002, Spies was ordained to the priesthood.
Episcopal career
editPope Francis appointed Spies auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Joliet on September 27, 2024.[1][2][3][4] On November 6, 2024, Spies is scheduled to be consecrated as a bishop.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 27.09.2024". Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet". Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Joliet". Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ "Diocese of Joliet announces new auxiliary bishop". Retrieved September 27, 2024.