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Most Rev. Charles F. Buddy

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Charles F. Buddy

Born: October 4, 1887 · St. Joseph · Died aged 78
Ordained priest: September 19, 1914
Ordained bishop: December 21, 1936
Died: March 5, 1966
Rite: Latin

A priest for 51 years, 5 months

A bishop for 29 years, 2 months

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Oct 1887

Born

October 4, 1887 · St. Joseph

Sep 1914

Ordained to the Priesthood

September 19, 1914

Oct 1936

Appointed Bishop of San Diego

October 31, 1936 · San Diego, California, United States

Dec 1936

Ordained Bishop

December 21, 1936

Most Rev. Gerald T. Bergan

Most Rev. Francis J. Monaghan

Mar 1966

Died

March 5, 1966

Mar 1966

Died as Bishop of San Diego

March 6, 1966 · San Diego, California, United States