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His Excellency

Most Rev. Russell McVinney

Born: November 25, 1898 · Warren · Died aged 72
Ordained priest: July 13, 1924
Ordained bishop: July 14, 1948
Died: August 10, 1971
Rite: Latin

A priest for 47 years

A bishop for 23 years

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Nov 1898

Born

November 25, 1898 · Warren

Jul 1924

Ordained to the Priesthood

July 13, 1924

May 1948

Appointed Bishop of Providence

May 29, 1948 · Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Jul 1948

Ordained Bishop

July 14, 1948

Most Rev. James L. Connolly

Aug 1971

Died as Bishop of Providence

August 10, 1971 · Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Aug 1971

Died

August 10, 1971