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Most Rev. James H. Ryan

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His Excellency

Most Rev. James H. Ryan

Born: December 15, 1886 · Indianapolis · Died aged 61
Ordained priest: June 5, 1909
Ordained bishop: October 25, 1933
Died: January 1, 1948
Rite: Latin

A priest for 38 years, 6 months

A bishop for 14 years, 2 months

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Dec 1886

Born

December 15, 1886 · Indianapolis

Jun 1909

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 5, 1909

Oct 1933

Ordained Bishop

October 25, 1933

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Jul 1945

Appointed Archbishop of Omaha

July 28, 1945 · Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Nov 1947

Died as Archbishop of Omaha

November 23, 1947 · Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Jan 1948

Died

January 1, 1948