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His Excellency

Most Rev. Lawrence F. Schott

Born: July 26, 1907 · Philadelphia · Died aged 55
Ordained priest: June 15, 1935
Ordained bishop: May 1, 1956
Died: May 11, 1963
Rite: Latin

A priest for 27 years, 10 months

A bishop for 7 years

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Jul 1907

Born

July 26, 1907 · Philadelphia

Jun 1935

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 15, 1935

Mar 1956

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Harrisburg

March 1, 1956 · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

May 1956

Ordained Bishop

May 1, 1956

Most Rev. Michael J. Ready

Most Rev. Michael J. Ready

Most Rev. James A. McNulty

May 1963

Died

May 11, 1963