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Most Rev. James O'Connor

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His Excellency

Most Rev. James O'Connor

Born: September 10, 1823 · Cóbh · Died aged 67
Ordained priest: March 25, 1848
Ordained bishop: August 20, 1876
Died: January 1, 1891
Rite: Latin

A priest for 42 years, 9 months

A bishop for 14 years, 4 months

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Sep 1823

Born

September 10, 1823 · Cóbh

Mar 1848

Ordained to the Priesthood

March 25, 1848

Aug 1876

Ordained Bishop

August 20, 1876

Most Rev. Jeremiah F. Shanahan

Most Rev. Jeremiah F. Shanahan

Oct 1885

Appointed Archbishop of Omaha

October 2, 1885 · Omaha, Nebraska, United States

May 1890

Died as Archbishop of Omaha

May 27, 1890 · Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Jan 1891

Died

January 1, 1891