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His Excellency

Most Rev. Gerald A. Ryan

Born: August 23, 1923 · Died aged 61
Ordained priest: June 3, 1950
Ordained bishop: May 9, 1977
Died: June 4, 1985
Rite: Latin

A priest for 35 years

A bishop for 8 years

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Aug 1923

Born

August 23, 1923

Jun 1950

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 3, 1950

Feb 1977

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre

February 28, 1977 · Rockville Centre, New York, United States

May 1977

Ordained Bishop

May 9, 1977

Most Rev. John R. McGann

Most Rev. Walter P. Kellenberg

Most Rev. Vincent J. Baldwin

Jun 1985

Died

June 4, 1985