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His Excellency

Most Rev. John Dougherty

Born: April 29, 1932 · Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States · Died aged 89
Ordained priest: June 15, 1957
Ordained bishop: March 7, 1995
Died: April 16, 2022
Rite: Latin

A priest for 64 years, 10 months

A bishop for 27 years, 1 month

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Apr 1932

Born

April 29, 1932 · Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States

Jun 1957

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 15, 1957

Feb 1995

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Scranton

February 7, 1995 · Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States

Mar 1995

Ordained Bishop

March 7, 1995

Most Rev. James C. Timlin

Most Rev. Joseph C. McCormick

Most Rev. Francis X. DiLorenzo

Most Rev. Francis X. DiLorenzo

Apr 2022

Died

April 16, 2022