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His Excellency

Most Rev. Bernard M. Kelly

Born: May 7, 1918 · Providence, Rhode Island, United States · Died aged 88
Ordained priest: June 3, 1944
Ordained bishop: January 30, 1964
Died: December 5, 2006
Rite: Latin

A priest for 62 years, 6 months

A bishop for 42 years, 10 months

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May 1918

Born

May 7, 1918 · Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Jun 1944

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 3, 1944

Nov 1963

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Providence

November 25, 1963 · Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Jan 1964

Ordained Bishop

January 30, 1964

Most Rev. Russell McVinney

Most Rev. Joseph M. McShea

Most Rev. Gerald V. McDevitt

Dec 2006

Died

December 5, 2006