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Most Rev. John Vertin

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His Excellency

Most Rev. John Vertin

Born: July 17, 1844 · Dobliče · Died aged 54
Ordained priest: August 31, 1866
Ordained bishop: September 14, 1879
Died: February 26, 1899
Rite: Latin

A priest for 32 years, 5 months

A bishop for 19 years, 5 months

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Jul 1844

Born

July 17, 1844 · Dobliče

Aug 1866

Ordained to the Priesthood

August 31, 1866

May 1879

Appointed Bishop of Marquette

May 16, 1879 · Marquette, Michigan, United States

Sep 1879

Ordained Bishop

September 14, 1879

Most Rev. John L. Spalding

Most Rev. John L. Spalding

Feb 1899

Died as Bishop of Marquette

February 26, 1899 · Marquette, Michigan, United States

Feb 1899

Died

February 26, 1899