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His Excellency

Most Rev. Cletus J. Benjamin

Born: May 2, 1909 · Old Forge · Died aged 52
Ordained priest: December 8, 1935
Ordained bishop: December 22, 1960
Died: May 15, 1961
Rite: Latin

A priest for 25 years, 5 months

A bishop for 4 months

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May 1909

Born

May 2, 1909 · Old Forge

Dec 1935

Ordained to the Priesthood

December 8, 1935

Aug 1960

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

August 17, 1960 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Dec 1960

Ordained Bishop

December 22, 1960

Most Rev. Joseph M. McShea

Most Rev. Joseph C. McCormick

May 1961

Died

May 15, 1961