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Most Rev. Matthew Harkins

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Matthew Harkins

Born: November 17, 1845 · Boston · Died aged 75
Ordained priest: May 22, 1869
Ordained bishop: April 14, 1887
Died: May 25, 1921
Rite: Latin

A priest for 52 years

A bishop for 34 years, 1 month

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Nov 1845

Born

November 17, 1845 · Boston

May 1869

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 22, 1869

Feb 1887

Appointed Bishop of Providence

February 11, 1887 · Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Apr 1887

Ordained Bishop

April 14, 1887

Most Rev. John J. Williams

Most Rev. John J. Williams

May 1921

Died as Bishop of Providence

May 25, 1921 · Providence, Rhode Island, United States

May 1921

Died

May 25, 1921