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Bernard E. Shlesinger

b. 1960

American Roman Catholic bishop

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About Bernard E. Shlesinger

Born 1960. Bernard E. Shlesinger is an American catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Bernard Edward "Ned" Shlesinger III (born December 17, 1960) is an American Catholic prelate who has served as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Atlanta in Georgia since 2017.

Biography

Early life Bernard Shlesinger III was born on December 17, 1960, in Washington, D.C. to Bernard E. “Bill” Shlesinger Jr. and Rita Belmont Shlesinger. Bill Shlesinger was an inventor and attorney. Bernard Shlesinger has two brothers and three sisters. After Shlesinger's ordination, the diocese assigned him that same year as parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish in Wilmington. Two years later, in 1998, the diocese appointed him as pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Newton Grove, North Carolina, along with the position of assistant director of vocations for the diocese. He was consecrated by Cardinal Wilton Gregory at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta on July 19, 2017, with Bishops Michael Francis Burbidge and Luis Rafael Zarama Pasqualetto serving as co-consecrators.

Coat of arms Based on the arms of Shlesinger's home diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, by reversing the color to be red on silver (white), is a cross of the faith that is composed of eight diamonds (heraldically called “lozenges”). Upon these lozenges is a gold escutcheon (small shield within the major shield) that is charged with the symbolism of the Sacred Heart. To the lower right, base sinister, is a blue “M,” of the Virgin Mary, taken from the arms of Pope John Paul II.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Virginia Tech, The Catholic University of America, Pontifical North American College, Pontifical Gregorian University
Positions held
Titular bishop of Naiera, Auxiliary bishop
Also known as
Bernard E. Shlesinger III, Bernard Shlesinger, Bernard Edward Shlesinger III, Bernard Edward Shlesinger

People in Bernard E. Shlesinger's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bernard E. Shlesinger?

American Roman Catholic bishop

When was Bernard E. Shlesinger born?

Bernard E. Shlesinger was born on 17 December 1960 in Washington, D.C..

What is Bernard E. Shlesinger's occupation?

Bernard E. Shlesinger is a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality is Bernard E. Shlesinger?

Bernard E. Shlesinger is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bernard E. Shlesinger

· Wikidata: Q29948827

· DBpedia: Bernard Shlesinger

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