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His Excellency

Most Rev. Edward J. Maginn

Born: January 4, 1897 · Glasgow · Died aged 87
Ordained priest: June 10, 1922
Ordained bishop: September 12, 1957
Died: August 21, 1984
Rite: Latin

A priest for 62 years, 2 months

A bishop for 26 years, 11 months

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Jan 1897

Born

January 4, 1897 · Glasgow

Jun 1922

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 10, 1922

Jun 1957

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Albany

June 27, 1957 · Albany, New York, United States

Sep 1957

Ordained Bishop

September 12, 1957

Most Rev. William Scully

Most Rev. Robert F. Joyce

Aug 1984

Died

August 21, 1984