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Most Rev. John J. Hennessy

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His Excellency

Most Rev. John J. Hennessy

Born: July 19, 1847 · Cloyne · Died aged 72
Ordained priest: November 28, 1869
Ordained bishop: November 30, 1888
Died: July 13, 1920
Rite: Latin

A priest for 50 years, 7 months

A bishop for 31 years, 7 months

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Jul 1847

Born

July 19, 1847 · Cloyne

Nov 1869

Ordained to the Priesthood

November 28, 1869

Aug 1888

Appointed Bishop of Wichita

August 28, 1888 · Wichita, Kansas, United States

Nov 1888

Ordained Bishop

November 30, 1888

Most Rev. Peter R. Kenrick

Most Rev. Peter R. Kenrick

Jul 1920

Died

July 13, 1920