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His Excellency

Most Rev. John F. Noll

Born: January 25, 1875 · Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States · Died aged 81
Ordained priest: June 4, 1898
Ordained bishop: June 30, 1925
Died: July 31, 1956
Rite: Latin

A priest for 58 years, 1 month

A bishop for 31 years, 1 month

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Jan 1875

Born

January 25, 1875 · Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Jun 1898

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 4, 1898

May 1925

Appointed Bishop of Fort Wayne–South Bend

May 12, 1925 · Fort Wayne–South Bend, Indiana, United States

Jun 1925

Ordained Bishop

June 30, 1925

George Cardinal Mundelein

George Cardinal Mundelein

Most Rev. Alphonse J. Smith

Most Rev. Emmanuel B. Ledvina

Jul 1956

Died

July 31, 1956