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His Excellency

Most Rev. Joseph M. Sullivan

Born: March 23, 1930 · Brooklyn, New York, United States · Died aged 83
Ordained priest: June 2, 1956
Ordained bishop: November 24, 1980
Died: June 7, 2013
Rite: Latin

A priest for 57 years

A bishop for 32 years, 6 months

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Mar 1930

Born

March 23, 1930 · Brooklyn, New York, United States

Jun 1956

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 2, 1956

Oct 1980

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn

October 4, 1980 · Brooklyn, New York, United States

Nov 1980

Ordained Bishop

November 24, 1980

Most Rev. Francis Mugavero

Most Rev. John J. Snyder

Most Rev. John J. Snyder

Most Rev. Charles R. Mulrooney

Jun 2013

Died

June 7, 2013