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Most Rev. Francis J. Haas

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Francis J. Haas

Born: March 18, 1889 · Racine · Died aged 64
Ordained priest: June 11, 1913
Ordained bishop: November 18, 1943
Died: August 29, 1953
Rite: Latin

A priest for 40 years, 2 months

A bishop for 9 years, 9 months

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Mar 1889

Born

March 18, 1889 · Racine

Jun 1913

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 11, 1913

Sep 1943

Appointed Bishop of Grand Rapids

September 26, 1943 · Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Nov 1943

Ordained Bishop

November 18, 1943

Edward Cardinal Mooney

Edward Cardinal Mooney

Aug 1953

Died as Bishop of Grand Rapids

August 29, 1953 · Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Aug 1953

Died

August 29, 1953