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His Excellency

Most Rev. Peter J. O'Reilly

Born: April 14, 1850 · Moynalty · Died aged 73
Ordained priest: June 24, 1877
Ordained bishop: September 21, 1900
Died: December 16, 1923
Rite: Latin

A priest for 46 years, 5 months

A bishop for 23 years, 2 months

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Apr 1850

Born

April 14, 1850 · Moynalty

Jun 1877

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 24, 1877

Jul 1900

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Peoria

July 3, 1900 · Peoria, Illinois, United States

Sep 1900

Ordained Bishop

September 21, 1900

Dec 1923

Died

December 16, 1923