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His Excellency

Most Rev. James J. Killeen

Born: July 17, 1917 · New York City · Died aged 61
Ordained priest: May 30, 1942
Ordained bishop: December 13, 1975
Died: September 8, 1978
Rite: Latin

A priest for 36 years, 3 months

A bishop for 2 years, 8 months

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Jul 1917

Born

July 17, 1917 · New York City

May 1942

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 30, 1942

Nov 1975

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Military Services, USA

November 4, 1975 · Military Services, USA, United States, United States

Dec 1975

Ordained Bishop

December 13, 1975

Terence Cardinal Cooke

Terence Cardinal Cooke

Most Rev. John J. Ryan

Most Rev. William J. Moran

Sep 1978

Died

September 8, 1978