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Most Rev. John J. Chanche

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His Excellency

Most Rev. John J. Chanche

Born: October 4, 1795 · Baltimore · Died aged 56
Ordained priest: June 5, 1819
Ordained bishop: March 14, 1841
Died: July 22, 1852
Rite: Latin

A priest for 33 years, 1 month

A bishop for 11 years, 4 months

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Oct 1795

Born

October 4, 1795 · Baltimore

Jun 1819

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 5, 1819

Dec 1840

Appointed Bishop of Jackson

December 15, 1840 · Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Mar 1841

Ordained Bishop

March 14, 1841

Most Rev. Samuel Eccleston

Most Rev. Samuel Eccleston

Most Rev. Benedict J. Fenwick, S.J.

Most Rev. Benedict J. Fenwick, S.J.

Most Rev. John J. Hughes

Most Rev. John J. Hughes

Jul 1852

Died as Bishop of Jackson

July 22, 1852 · Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Jul 1852

Died

July 22, 1852