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His Excellency

Most Rev. John R. Sheets, S.J.

Born: September 21, 1922 · Omaha · Died aged 80
Ordained priest: June 17, 1953
Ordained bishop: June 25, 1991
Died: April 16, 2003
Rite: Latin
Religious order: Society of Jesus

A priest for 49 years, 9 months

A bishop for 11 years, 9 months

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Sep 1922

Born

September 21, 1922 · Omaha

Jun 1953

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 17, 1953

May 1991

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Fort Wayne–South Bend

May 14, 1991 · Fort Wayne–South Bend, Indiana, United States

Jun 1991

Ordained Bishop

June 25, 1991

Most Rev. John M. D'Arcy

Most Rev. Edward T. O'Meara

Most Rev. Joseph R. Crowley

Apr 2003

Died

April 16, 2003