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Most Rev. Bernard J. McQuaid

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Bernard J. McQuaid

Born: December 15, 1823 · New York City · Died aged 85
Ordained priest: January 16, 1848
Ordained bishop: July 12, 1868
Died: January 18, 1909
Rite: Latin

A priest for 61 years

A bishop for 40 years, 6 months

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Dec 1823

Born

December 15, 1823 · New York City

Jan 1848

Ordained to the Priesthood

January 16, 1848

Mar 1868

Appointed Bishop of Rochester

March 3, 1868 · Rochester, New York, United States

Jul 1868

Ordained Bishop

July 12, 1868

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Most Rev. James R. Bayley

Most Rev. James R. Bayley

Jan 1909

Died as Bishop of Rochester

January 18, 1909 · Rochester, New York, United States

Jan 1909

Died

January 18, 1909