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Most Rev. Charles E. McDonnell

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Charles E. McDonnell

Born: February 1, 1854 · New York City · Died aged 67
Ordained priest: May 19, 1878
Ordained bishop: April 25, 1892
Died: August 8, 1921
Rite: Latin

A priest for 43 years, 2 months

A bishop for 29 years, 3 months

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Feb 1854

Born

February 1, 1854 · New York City

May 1878

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 19, 1878

Mar 1892

Appointed Bishop of Brooklyn

March 11, 1892 · Brooklyn, New York, United States

Apr 1892

Ordained Bishop

April 25, 1892

Most Rev. Michael A. Corrigan

Most Rev. Michael A. Corrigan

Most Rev. Bernard J. McQuaid

Most Rev. Bernard J. McQuaid

Most Rev. Francis S. Chatard

Most Rev. Francis S. Chatard

Aug 1921

Died as Bishop of Brooklyn

August 8, 1921 · Brooklyn, New York, United States

Aug 1921

Died

August 8, 1921