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Most Rev. John Shanley

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His Excellency

Most Rev. John Shanley

Born: January 4, 1852 · Albion · Died aged 57
Ordained priest: May 30, 1874
Ordained bishop: December 27, 1889
Died: July 16, 1909
Rite: Latin

A priest for 35 years, 1 month

A bishop for 19 years, 6 months

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Jan 1852

Born

January 4, 1852 · Albion

May 1874

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 30, 1874

Nov 1889

Appointed Bishop of Fargo

November 29, 1889 · Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Dec 1889

Ordained Bishop

December 27, 1889

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Jul 1909

Died as Bishop of Fargo

July 16, 1909 · Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Jul 1909

Died

July 16, 1909