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His Excellency

Most Rev. Francis P. Leipzig

Born: June 29, 1895 · Chilton · Died aged 85
Ordained priest: April 14, 1920
Ordained bishop: September 12, 1950
Died: January 17, 1981
Rite: Latin

A priest for 60 years, 9 months

A bishop for 30 years, 4 months

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Jun 1895

Born

June 29, 1895 · Chilton

Apr 1920

Ordained to the Priesthood

April 14, 1920

Jul 1950

Appointed Bishop of Baker

July 18, 1950 · Baker, Oregon, United States

Sep 1950

Ordained Bishop

September 12, 1950

Most Rev. Edward Howard

Most Rev. Edwin V. O'Hara

Most Rev. Edwin V. O'Hara

Most Rev. Edward Kelly

Apr 1971

Retired as Bishop of Baker

April 26, 1971 · Baker, Oregon, United States

Jan 1981

Died

January 17, 1981