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Most Rev. John Stariha

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His Excellency

Most Rev. John Stariha

Born: May 12, 1845 · Died aged 70
Ordained priest: September 19, 1869
Ordained bishop: October 28, 1902
Died: November 28, 1915
Rite: Latin

A priest for 46 years, 2 months

A bishop for 13 years, 1 month

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May 1845

Born

May 12, 1845

Sep 1869

Ordained to the Priesthood

September 19, 1869

Aug 1902

Appointed Bishop of Rapid City

August 6, 1902 · Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

Oct 1902

Ordained Bishop

October 28, 1902

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Most Rev. James McGolrick

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Nov 1909

Resigned as Bishop of Rapid City

November 8, 1909 · Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

Nov 1915

Died

November 28, 1915