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Most Rev. John B. Purcell

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His Excellency

Most Rev. John B. Purcell

Born: February 26, 1800 · Mallow · Died aged 83
Ordained priest: May 20, 1826
Ordained bishop: October 13, 1833
Died: July 4, 1883
Rite: Latin

A priest for 57 years, 1 month

A bishop for 49 years, 8 months

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Feb 1800

Born

February 26, 1800 · Mallow

May 1826

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 20, 1826

Oct 1833

Ordained Bishop

October 13, 1833

Most Rev. James Whitfield

Most Rev. James Whitfield

Jul 1850

Appointed Archbishop of Cincinnati

July 19, 1850 · Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Jul 1883

Died as Archbishop of Cincinnati

July 4, 1883 · Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Jul 1883

Died

July 4, 1883