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Most Rev. Joseph G. Vath

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Joseph G. Vath

Born: March 12, 1918 · New Orleans · Died aged 69
Ordained priest: June 7, 1941
Ordained bishop: May 26, 1966
Died: July 14, 1987
Rite: Latin

A priest for 46 years, 1 month

A bishop for 21 years, 1 month

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Mar 1918

Born

March 12, 1918 · New Orleans

Jun 1941

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 7, 1941

May 1966

Ordained Bishop

May 26, 1966

Most Rev. Charles P. Greco

Most Rev. Louis A. Caillouet

Sep 1969

Appointed Bishop of Birmingham

September 29, 1969 · Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Jul 1987

Died as Bishop of Birmingham

July 14, 1987 · Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Jul 1987

Died

July 14, 1987