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Most Rev. Francis W. Howard

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Francis W. Howard

Born: June 21, 1867 · Columbus · Died aged 76
Ordained priest: June 16, 1891
Ordained bishop: July 15, 1923
Died: January 18, 1944
Rite: Latin

A priest for 52 years, 7 months

A bishop for 20 years, 6 months

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Jun 1867

Born

June 21, 1867 · Columbus

Jun 1891

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 16, 1891

Mar 1923

Appointed Bishop of Covington

March 26, 1923 · Covington, Kentucky, United States

Jul 1923

Ordained Bishop

July 15, 1923

Most Rev. Henry K. Moeller

Most Rev. Henry K. Moeller

Most Rev. John A. Floersh

Most Rev. John A. Floersh

Jan 1944

Died as Bishop of Covington

January 18, 1944 · Covington, Kentucky, United States

Jan 1944

Died

January 18, 1944