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John Jenik, pastor of Our Lady of Refuge Church, appointed as auxiliary bishop by Pope Francis

A Bronx priest has been appointed by Pope Francis to become an auxiliary bishop after being a man of the cloth for more than 40 years. Vicar John Jenik currently serves as the pastor of Our Lady of

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