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His Excellency

Most Rev. Edward G. Hettinger

Born: October 14, 1902 · Lancaster · Died aged 94
Ordained priest: June 2, 1928
Ordained bishop: February 24, 1942
Died: December 28, 1996
Rite: Latin

A priest for 68 years, 6 months

A bishop for 54 years, 10 months

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Oct 1902

Born

October 14, 1902 · Lancaster

Jun 1928

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 2, 1928

Dec 1941

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Columbus

December 6, 1941 · Columbus, Ohio, United States

Feb 1942

Ordained Bishop

February 24, 1942

Most Rev. Francis W. Howard

Most Rev. Francis W. Howard

Dec 1996

Died

December 28, 1996