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Most Rev. James A. Healy

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His Excellency

Most Rev. James A. Healy

Born: April 6, 1830 · Georgia · Died aged 70
Ordained priest: June 10, 1854
Ordained bishop: June 2, 1875
Died: August 5, 1900
Rite: Latin

A priest for 46 years, 1 month

A bishop for 25 years, 2 months

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Apr 1830

Born

April 6, 1830 · Georgia

Jun 1854

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 10, 1854

Feb 1875

Appointed Bishop of Portland

February 12, 1875 · Portland, Maine, United States

Jun 1875

Ordained Bishop

June 2, 1875

Most Rev. John J. Williams

Most Rev. John J. Williams

Most Rev. Francis McNeirny

Most Rev. Francis McNeirny

Aug 1900

Died as Bishop of Portland

August 5, 1900 · Portland, Maine, United States

Aug 1900

Died

August 5, 1900