John George Vlazny Cleric

John George Vlazny (born February 22, 1937) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He was the tenth archbishop of Portland in Oregon, serving from 1997-2013. He previously served as Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago (1983–1987) and Bishop of Winona (1987–1997). On January 29, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI announced the acceptance of his resignation, with bishop Alexander Sample to succeed him in Portland.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 22, 1937
Birth place
Chicago , Illinois
Education
University of Michigan

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