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Most Rev. John F. Cunningham

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His Excellency

Most Rev. John F. Cunningham

Born: June 20, 1842 · Died aged 77
Ordained priest: August 8, 1865
Ordained bishop: September 21, 1898
Died: June 23, 1919
Rite: Latin

A priest for 53 years, 10 months

A bishop for 20 years, 9 months

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Jun 1842

Born

June 20, 1842

Aug 1865

Ordained to the Priesthood

August 8, 1865

May 1898

Appointed Bishop of Salina

May 14, 1898 · Salina, Kansas, United States

Sep 1898

Ordained Bishop

September 21, 1898

Most Rev. John J. Kain

Most Rev. John J. Kain

Most Rev. John J. Hennessy

Most Rev. John J. Hennessy

Jun 1919

Died as Bishop of Salina

June 23, 1919 · Salina, Kansas, United States

Jun 1919

Died

June 23, 1919