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His Excellency

Most Rev. John J. Boardman

Born: November 7, 1894 · Brooklyn, New York, United States · Died aged 83
Ordained priest: May 21, 1921
Ordained bishop: June 11, 1952
Died: July 17, 1978
Rite: Latin

A priest for 57 years, 1 month

A bishop for 26 years, 1 month

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Nov 1894

Born

November 7, 1894 · Brooklyn, New York, United States

May 1921

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 21, 1921

Mar 1952

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn

March 28, 1952 · Brooklyn, New York, United States

Jun 1952

Ordained Bishop

June 11, 1952

Most Rev. Raymond A. Kearney

Most Rev. Thomas J. McDonnell

Jul 1978

Died

July 17, 1978