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His Excellency

Most Rev. Raymond A. Kearney

Born: September 25, 1902 · Jersey City · Died aged 54
Ordained priest: March 12, 1927
Ordained bishop: February 25, 1935
Died: October 1, 1956
Rite: Latin

A priest for 29 years, 6 months

A bishop for 21 years, 7 months

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Sep 1902

Born

September 25, 1902 · Jersey City

Mar 1927

Ordained to the Priesthood

March 12, 1927

Dec 1934

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn

December 22, 1934 · Brooklyn, New York, United States

Feb 1935

Ordained Bishop

February 25, 1935

Most Rev. Stephen J. Donahue

Oct 1956

Died

October 1, 1956