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His Excellency

Most Rev. Robert F. Garner

Born: April 27, 1920 · Jersey City · Died aged 80
Ordained priest: June 15, 1946
Ordained bishop: June 25, 1976
Died: December 25, 2000
Rite: Latin

A priest for 54 years, 6 months

A bishop for 24 years, 6 months

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Apr 1920

Born

April 27, 1920 · Jersey City

Jun 1946

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 15, 1946

May 1976

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Newark

May 3, 1976 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

Jun 1976

Ordained Bishop

June 25, 1976

Most Rev. Peter L. Gerety

Most Rev. Peter L. Gerety

Most Rev. Thomas A. Boland

Most Rev. Harold R. Perry, S.V.D.

Dec 2000

Died

December 25, 2000