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Most Rev. Charles J. McDonnell

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Charles J. McDonnell

Born: July 7, 1928 · Brooklyn · Died aged 91
Ordained priest: May 29, 1954
Ordained bishop: May 12, 1994
Died: February 13, 2020
Rite: Latin

A priest for 65 years, 8 months

A bishop for 25 years, 9 months

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Jul 1928

Born

July 7, 1928 · Brooklyn

May 1954

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 29, 1954

Mar 1994

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Newark

March 15, 1994 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

May 1994

Ordained Bishop

May 12, 1994

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Most Rev. Michael A. Saltarelli

Feb 2020

Died

February 13, 2020