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Most Rev. Joseph F. Donnelly

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Joseph F. Donnelly

Born: May 1, 1909 · Norwich · Died aged 68
Ordained priest: June 29, 1934
Ordained bishop: January 28, 1965
Died: June 30, 1977
Rite: Latin

A priest for 43 years

A bishop for 12 years, 5 months

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May 1909

Born

May 1, 1909 · Norwich

Jun 1934

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 29, 1934

Nov 1964

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford

November 9, 1964 · Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Jan 1965

Ordained Bishop

January 28, 1965

Most Rev. Vincent J. Hines

Most Rev. John F. Hackett

Jun 1977

Died

June 30, 1977