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| Religion: | Catholicism | |
| Birth | 15 May 1960, Detroit | |
| Age | 64 years |
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Gerard William Battersby (born May 15, 1960) is an American priest of the Catholic Church and will serve as auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Detroit in 2017.
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On May 30, 1998, Battersby was ordained to the priesthood. Pope Francis appointed Battersby auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Detroit on November 23, 2016. On January 25, 2017, Battersby was ordained a bishop by Detroit Archbishop Allen Vigneron.
Episcopal succession
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| Preceded by - | Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit 2017-Present | Succeeded by - |