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His Excellency

Most Rev. Louis S. Walsh

Born: January 22, 1858 · Salem · Died aged 66
Ordained priest: December 23, 1882
Ordained bishop: October 18, 1906
Died: May 12, 1924
Rite: Latin

A priest for 41 years, 4 months

A bishop for 17 years, 6 months

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Jan 1858

Born

January 22, 1858 · Salem

Dec 1882

Ordained to the Priesthood

December 23, 1882

Aug 1906

Appointed Bishop of Portland

August 22, 1906 · Portland, Maine, United States

Oct 1906

Ordained Bishop

October 18, 1906

Most Rev. John J. Williams

Most Rev. John J. Williams

Most Rev. Matthew Harkins

Most Rev. Matthew Harkins

Most Rev. Thomas D. Beaven

May 1924

Died as Bishop of Portland

May 12, 1924 · Portland, Maine, United States

May 1924

Died

May 12, 1924