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JL

His Excellency

Most Rev. John M. Laval

Born: September 21, 1854 · Saint-Étienne · Died aged 82
Ordained priest: November 10, 1877
Ordained bishop: November 29, 1911
Died: June 4, 1937
Rite: Latin

A priest for 59 years, 6 months

A bishop for 25 years, 6 months

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Sep 1854

Born

September 21, 1854 · Saint-Étienne

Nov 1877

Ordained to the Priesthood

November 10, 1877

Sep 1911

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans

September 7, 1911 · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Nov 1911

Ordained Bishop

November 29, 1911

Most Rev. James Blenk

Most Rev. James Blenk

Most Rev. John Shaw

Most Rev. John Shaw

Jun 1937

Died

June 4, 1937