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His Excellency

Most Rev. Joseph R. Crowley

Born: January 12, 1915 · Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States · Died aged 88
Ordained priest: May 1, 1953
Ordained bishop: August 24, 1971
Died: February 4, 2003
Rite: Latin

A priest for 49 years, 9 months

A bishop for 31 years, 5 months

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Jan 1915

Born

January 12, 1915 · Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

May 1953

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 1, 1953

Jun 1971

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Fort Wayne–South Bend

June 16, 1971 · Fort Wayne–South Bend, Indiana, United States

Aug 1971

Ordained Bishop

August 24, 1971

Most Rev. George Biskup

Most Rev. Leo A. Pursley

Most Rev. Andrew G. Grutka

Feb 2003

Died

February 4, 2003