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JL

His Excellency

Most Rev. Joseph P. Lynch

Born: November 16, 1872 · St. Joseph · Died aged 81
Ordained priest: June 9, 1900
Ordained bishop: July 12, 1911
Died: August 19, 1954
Rite: Latin

A priest for 54 years, 2 months

A bishop for 43 years, 1 month

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Nov 1872

Born

November 16, 1872 · St. Joseph

Jun 1900

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 9, 1900

Jun 1911

Appointed Bishop of Dallas

June 8, 1911 · Dallas, Texas, United States

Jul 1911

Ordained Bishop

July 12, 1911

Most Rev. James Blenk

Most Rev. James Blenk

Most Rev. Nicolaus A. Gallagher

Most Rev. Nicolaus A. Gallagher

Most Rev. John B. Morris

Most Rev. John B. Morris

Aug 1954

Died as Bishop of Dallas

August 19, 1954 · Dallas, Texas, United States

Aug 1954

Died

August 19, 1954