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His Excellency

Most Rev. Denis M. Lowney

Born: June 1, 1863 · Died aged 55
Ordained priest: December 17, 1887
Ordained bishop: October 23, 1917
Died: August 13, 1918
Rite: Latin

A priest for 30 years, 7 months

A bishop for 9 months

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Jun 1863

Born

June 1, 1863

Dec 1887

Ordained to the Priesthood

December 17, 1887

Aug 1917

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Providence

August 24, 1917 · Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Oct 1917

Ordained Bishop

October 23, 1917

Most Rev. Thomas D. Beaven

Most Rev. Daniel F. Feehan

Most Rev. John J. Nilan

Aug 1918

Died

August 13, 1918