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Most Rev. Ignatius Mrak

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Ignatius Mrak

Born: October 16, 1810 · Hotovlja · Died aged 90
Ordained priest: July 31, 1837
Ordained bishop: February 7, 1869
Died: January 2, 1901
Rite: Latin

A priest for 63 years, 5 months

A bishop for 31 years, 10 months

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Oct 1810

Born

October 16, 1810 · Hotovlja

Jul 1837

Ordained to the Priesthood

July 31, 1837

Sep 1868

Appointed Bishop of Marquette

September 25, 1868 · Marquette, Michigan, United States

Feb 1869

Ordained Bishop

February 7, 1869

Most Rev. John B. Purcell

Most Rev. John B. Purcell

Apr 1879

Resigned as Bishop of Marquette

April 28, 1879 · Marquette, Michigan, United States

Jan 1901

Died

January 2, 1901