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Michael Duca

b. 1952

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About Michael Duca

Born 1952. Michael Duca is an American catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Michael Gerard Duca (born June 5, 1952) is an American Catholic prelate serving as Bishop of Baton Rouge since 2018. He previously served as Bishop of Shreveport from 2008 to 2018.

Biography

Early life Duca was born on June 5, 1952, in Dallas, Texas. He attended Saint Thomas Aquinas School in Dallas for primary and secondary education and graduated from Bishop Lynch High School in 1970. Duca attended Holy Trinity Seminary in Irving, Texas, from 1970 to 1978.

Priesthood Duca was ordained a priest by Bishop Thomas Ambrose Tschoepe for the Diocese of Dallas at St. Thomas Aquinas Church on April 29, 1978. He was consecrated by Archbishop Alfred Hughes on May 19, 2008, at the Shreveport Convention Center, with approximately 3,000 people in attendance. Archbishop Michael Sheehan and Bishop Kevin Farrell were the co-consecrators.

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Important facts

Born
5 June 1952, Dallas
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
United States
Education
Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, University of Dallas, Bishop Lynch High School
Positions held
Diocesan bishop
Also known as
Michael Gerard Duca

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Duca?

Catholic bishop

When was Michael Duca born?

Michael Duca was born on 5 June 1952 in Dallas.

What is Michael Duca's occupation?

Michael Duca is a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality is Michael Duca?

Michael Duca is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Duca

· Wikidata: Q554991

· DBpedia: Michael Duca

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