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His Excellency

Most Rev. John M. Fearns

Born: June 25, 1897 · New York City, New York, United States · Died aged 80
Ordained priest: February 19, 1922
Ordained bishop: December 10, 1957
Died: July 4, 1977
Rite: Latin

A priest for 55 years, 4 months

A bishop for 19 years, 6 months

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Jun 1897

Born

June 25, 1897 · New York City, New York, United States

Feb 1922

Ordained to the Priesthood

February 19, 1922

Nov 1957

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of New York

November 4, 1957 · New York, New York, United States

Dec 1957

Ordained Bishop

December 10, 1957

Francis Cardinal Spellman

Francis Cardinal Spellman

Patrick Cardinal O'Boyle

Patrick Cardinal O'Boyle

Most Rev. Edward J. Maginn

Jul 1977

Died

July 4, 1977