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His Excellency

Most Rev. John H. Peschges

Born: May 11, 1881 · Died aged 63
Ordained priest: April 15, 1905
Ordained bishop: November 9, 1938
Died: October 30, 1944
Rite: Latin

A priest for 39 years, 6 months

A bishop for 5 years, 11 months

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May 1881

Born

May 11, 1881

Apr 1905

Ordained to the Priesthood

April 15, 1905

Aug 1938

Appointed Bishop of Crookston

August 30, 1938 · Crookston, Minnesota, United States

Nov 1938

Ordained Bishop

November 9, 1938

Most Rev. Francis M. Kelly

Most Rev. Joseph F. Busch

Most Rev. Edwin V. O'Hara

Most Rev. Edwin V. O'Hara

Oct 1944

Died as Bishop of Crookston

October 30, 1944 · Crookston, Minnesota, United States

Oct 1944

Died

October 30, 1944