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Most Rev. Michael Portier

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Michael Portier

Born: September 7, 1795 · Montbrison · Died aged 63
Ordained priest: May 16, 1818
Ordained bishop: November 5, 1826
Died: May 14, 1859
Rite: Latin

A priest for 40 years, 11 months

A bishop for 32 years, 6 months

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Sep 1795

Born

September 7, 1795 · Montbrison

May 1818

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 16, 1818

Nov 1826

Ordained Bishop

November 5, 1826

May 1829

Appointed Archbishop of Mobile

May 15, 1829 · Mobile, Alabama, United States

May 1859

Died as Archbishop of Mobile

May 14, 1859 · Mobile, Alabama, United States

May 1859

Died

May 14, 1859