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His Excellency

Most Rev. Louis J. Reicher

Born: June 14, 1890 · Piqua · Died aged 93
Ordained priest: December 6, 1918
Ordained bishop: April 14, 1948
Died: February 23, 1984
Rite: Latin

A priest for 65 years, 2 months

A bishop for 35 years, 10 months

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Jun 1890

Born

June 14, 1890 · Piqua

Dec 1918

Ordained to the Priesthood

December 6, 1918

Nov 1947

Appointed Bishop of Austin

November 29, 1947 · Austin, Texas, United States

Apr 1948

Ordained Bishop

April 14, 1948

Most Rev. Joseph H. Albers

Most Rev. Mariano S. Garriga

Nov 1971

Retired as Bishop of Austin

November 15, 1971 · Austin, Texas, United States

Feb 1984

Died

February 23, 1984