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His Excellency

Most Rev. Joseph P. Donahue

Born: November 6, 1870 · New York, New York, United States · Died aged 88
Ordained priest: June 8, 1895
Ordained bishop: March 19, 1945
Died: April 26, 1959
Rite: Latin

A priest for 63 years, 10 months

A bishop for 14 years, 1 month

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Nov 1870

Born

November 6, 1870 · New York, New York, United States

Jun 1895

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 8, 1895

Jan 1945

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of New York

January 27, 1945 · New York, New York, United States

Mar 1945

Ordained Bishop

March 19, 1945

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James Cardinal McIntyre

James Cardinal McIntyre

Apr 1959

Died

April 26, 1959