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References
- ↑ "Bishop Paul Lambert's Retirement | Episcopal Diocese of Dallas".
- ↑ "Bishop Paul Lambert is new Brotherhood of St. Andrew chaplain | Episcopal News Service".
- ↑ "FORMER BISHOP SUFFRAGAN OF DIOCESE OF DALLAS IS ASSISTING IN THE DIOCESE OF ATLANTA | Episcopal Diocese of Dallas".
- ↑ "BISHOP PAUL LAMBERT | Episcopal Diocese of Springfield".
- ↑ "Lambert elected bishop suffragan of Episcopal Diocese of Dallas | Dallas News".
