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Dennis E. Spies

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Dennis Edward Spies
Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet
Titular Bishop of Cenculiana
DioceseJoliet
AppointedSeptember 27, 2024
InstalledNovember 6, 2024
Other post(s)Titular Bishop of Cenculiana
Orders
OrdinationJune 1, 2002
by Joseph Leopold Imesch
ConsecrationNovember 6, 2024
by Ronald Aldon Hicks, J. Peter Sartain, and Joseph M. Siegel
Personal details
Born (1968-03-05) March 5, 1968 (age 56)
MottoI Call You Friends
Coat of arms
Styles of
Dennis Edward Spies
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Dennis Edward Spies (born March 5, 1968) is an American priest of the Catholic Church who serves as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Joliet.

Biography

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In 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

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Pope Francis appointed Spies auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Joliet on September 27, 2024.[1][2][3][4] On November 6, 2024, Spies was consecrated as a bishop.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 27.09.2024". Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  2. ^ "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet". Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  3. ^ "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Joliet". Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  4. ^ "Diocese of Joliet announces new auxiliary bishop". Retrieved September 27, 2024.
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Episcopal succession

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
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Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet
2024-Present
Succeeded by
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