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Most Rev. John C. Neraz

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His Excellency

Most Rev. John C. Neraz

Born: January 12, 1828 · Anse · Died aged 66
Ordained priest: March 19, 1853
Ordained bishop: May 8, 1881
Died: November 15, 1894
Rite: Latin

A priest for 41 years, 7 months

A bishop for 13 years, 6 months

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Jan 1828

Born

January 12, 1828 · Anse

Mar 1853

Ordained to the Priesthood

March 19, 1853

Feb 1881

Appointed Archbishop of San Antonio

February 18, 1881 · San Antonio, Texas, United States

May 1881

Ordained Bishop

May 8, 1881

Most Rev. Dominic Manucy

Most Rev. Dominic Manucy

Nov 1894

Died

November 15, 1894