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Most Rev. Thomas S. Byrne

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Thomas S. Byrne

Born: July 28, 1841 · Hamilton · Died aged 82
Ordained priest: May 22, 1869
Ordained bishop: July 25, 1894
Died: September 4, 1923
Rite: Latin

A priest for 54 years, 3 months

A bishop for 29 years, 1 month

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Jul 1841

Born

July 28, 1841 · Hamilton

May 1869

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 22, 1869

May 1894

Appointed Bishop of Nashville

May 10, 1894 · Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Jul 1894

Ordained Bishop

July 25, 1894

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Most Rev. William H. Elder

Most Rev. Camillus P. Maes

Most Rev. Camillus P. Maes

Sep 1923

Died as Bishop of Nashville

September 4, 1923 · Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Sep 1923

Died

September 4, 1923