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His Excellency

Most Rev. Thomas K. Gorman

Born: August 30, 1892 · Pasadena · Died aged 87
Ordained priest: June 23, 1917
Ordained bishop: July 22, 1931
Died: August 16, 1980
Rite: Latin

A priest for 63 years, 1 month

A bishop for 49 years

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Aug 1892

Born

August 30, 1892 · Pasadena

Jun 1917

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 23, 1917

Apr 1931

Appointed Bishop of Reno

April 24, 1931 · Reno, Nevada, United States

Jul 1931

Ordained Bishop

July 22, 1931

Most Rev. John J. Cantwell

Most Rev. John J. Cantwell

Most Rev. John J. Mitty

Most Rev. Robert J. Armstrong

Feb 1952

Appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Dallas

February 8, 1952 · Dallas, Texas, United States

Aug 1980

Died

August 16, 1980