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His Excellency

Most Rev. Joseph A. Costello

Born: May 9, 1915 · Newark, New Jersey, United States · Died aged 63
Ordained priest: June 7, 1941
Ordained bishop: January 24, 1963
Died: September 22, 1978
Rite: Latin

A priest for 37 years, 3 months

A bishop for 15 years, 7 months

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May 1915

Born

May 9, 1915 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

Jun 1941

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 7, 1941

Nov 1962

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Newark

November 17, 1962 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

Jan 1963

Ordained Bishop

January 24, 1963

Most Rev. Thomas A. Boland

Most Rev. James A. McNulty

Most Rev. Martin W. Stanton

Sep 1978

Died

September 22, 1978