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His Excellency

Most Rev. Joseph E. McCarthy

Born: November 14, 1876 · Waterbury · Died aged 78
Ordained priest: July 4, 1903
Ordained bishop: August 24, 1932
Died: September 8, 1955
Rite: Latin

A priest for 52 years, 2 months

A bishop for 23 years

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Nov 1876

Born

November 14, 1876 · Waterbury

Jul 1903

Ordained to the Priesthood

July 4, 1903

May 1932

Appointed Bishop of Portland

May 13, 1932 · Portland, Maine, United States

Aug 1932

Ordained Bishop

August 24, 1932

Most Rev. John J. Nilan

Most Rev. John B. Peterson

Sep 1955

Died as Bishop of Portland

September 8, 1955 · Portland, Maine, United States

Sep 1955

Died

September 8, 1955