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His Excellency

Most Rev. John Stock

Born: July 5, 1918 · St. Clair · Died aged 53
Ordained priest: December 4, 1943
Ordained bishop: May 25, 1971
Died: June 29, 1972
Rite: Latin

A priest for 28 years, 6 months

A bishop for 1 year, 1 month

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Jul 1918

Born

July 5, 1918 · St. Clair

Dec 1943

Ordained to the Priesthood

December 4, 1943

Jan 1971

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

January 11, 1971 · Philadelphia, United States, United States

May 1971

Ordained Bishop

May 25, 1971

Most Rev. Ambrose Senyshyn, O.S.B.M.

Most Rev. Jaroslav Gabro

Most Rev. Michael Dudick

Jun 1972

Died

June 29, 1972