Bishop edward scharfenberger biography

          Edward Bernard Scharfenberger (born May 29, ) is an American prelate from the state of New York who has served as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese....

          Edward Bernard Scharfenberger

          Roman Catholic Bishop of Albany

          His Excellency, The Most Reverend


          Edward Bernard Scharfenberger

          Scharfenberger at his installation in 2014

          ArchdioceseNew York
          DioceseAlbany
          AppointedFebruary 11, 2014
          InstalledApril 10, 2014
          PredecessorHoward James Hubbard
          Previous post(s)Pastor of St.

          Matthias Ridgewood, Queens

          OrdinationJuly 2, 1973
          by James Aloysius Hickey
          ConsecrationApril 10, 2014
          by Timothy M. Dolan, Howard James Hubbard, and Nicholas Anthony DiMarzio
          Born (1948-05-29) May 29, 1948 (age 76)

          Brooklyn, New York, US

          DenominationRoman Catholic
          ParentsEdward and Elaine Scharfenberger
          MottoLord, make me a channel of your peace

          Edward Bernard Scharfenberger (born May 29, 1948) is an American prelate from the state of New York who has served as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany since 2014.[1]

          Biography

          Early life and education

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