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His Excellency

Most Rev. Leonard P. Cowley

Born: February 3, 1913 · Died aged 60
Ordained priest: June 4, 1938
Ordained bishop: January 29, 1958
Died: August 18, 1973
Rite: Latin

A priest for 35 years, 2 months

A bishop for 15 years, 6 months

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Feb 1913

Born

February 3, 1913

Jun 1938

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 4, 1938

Nov 1957

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

November 28, 1957 · Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Jan 1958

Ordained Bishop

January 29, 1958

Most Rev. William Brady

Most Rev. James J. Byrne

Most Rev. Hilary B. Hacker

Aug 1973

Died

August 18, 1973