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His Excellency

Most Rev. Charles H. Colton

Born: October 15, 1848 · New York City · Died aged 66
Ordained priest: June 10, 1876
Ordained bishop: August 24, 1903
Died: May 9, 1915
Rite: Latin

A priest for 38 years, 10 months

A bishop for 11 years, 8 months

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Oct 1848

Born

October 15, 1848 · New York City

Jun 1876

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 10, 1876

May 1903

Appointed Bishop of Buffalo

May 20, 1903 · Buffalo, New York, United States

Aug 1903

Ordained Bishop

August 24, 1903

John Cardinal Farley

John Cardinal Farley

Most Rev. Bernard J. McQuaid

Most Rev. Bernard J. McQuaid

Most Rev. Charles E. McDonnell

Most Rev. Charles E. McDonnell

May 1915

Died as Bishop of Buffalo

May 9, 1915 · Buffalo, New York, United States

May 1915

Died

May 9, 1915