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Most Rev. Hugh C. Boyle

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Hugh C. Boyle

Born: October 8, 1873 · Johnstown · Died aged 77
Ordained priest: July 2, 1898
Ordained bishop: June 29, 1921
Died: December 22, 1950
Rite: Latin

A priest for 52 years, 5 months

A bishop for 29 years, 5 months

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Oct 1873

Born

October 8, 1873 · Johnstown

Jul 1898

Ordained to the Priesthood

July 2, 1898

Jun 1921

Appointed Bishop of Pittsburgh

June 16, 1921 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Jun 1921

Ordained Bishop

June 29, 1921

Most Rev. Regis Canevin

Most Rev. Regis Canevin

Most Rev. Philip R. McDevitt

Most Rev. Philip R. McDevitt

Most Rev. John J. McCort

Dec 1950

Died as Bishop of Pittsburgh

December 22, 1950 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Dec 1950

Died

December 22, 1950