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His Excellency

Most Rev. Joseph H. Schlarman

Born: February 23, 1879 · Died aged 72
Ordained priest: June 29, 1904
Ordained bishop: June 17, 1930
Died: November 10, 1951
Rite: Latin

A priest for 47 years, 4 months

A bishop for 21 years, 4 months

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Feb 1879

Born

February 23, 1879

Jun 1904

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 29, 1904

Apr 1930

Appointed Bishop of Peoria

April 16, 1930 · Peoria, Illinois, United States

Jun 1930

Ordained Bishop

June 17, 1930

George Cardinal Mundelein

George Cardinal Mundelein

Most Rev. Henry J. Althoff

Most Rev. Edward F. Hoban

Jun 1930

Installed as Bishop of Peoria

June 24, 1930 · Peoria, Illinois, United States

Nov 1951

Died

November 10, 1951