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Most Rev. Thomas Gumbleton

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Thomas Gumbleton

Born: January 26, 1930 · Detroit, Michigan, United States · Died aged 94
Ordained priest: June 2, 1956
Ordained bishop: May 1, 1968
Died: April 4, 2024
Rite: Latin

A priest for 67 years, 10 months

A bishop for 55 years, 11 months

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Jan 1930

Born

January 26, 1930 · Detroit, Michigan, United States

Jun 1956

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 2, 1956

Mar 1968

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit

March 8, 1968 · Detroit, Michigan, United States

May 1968

Ordained Bishop

May 1, 1968

John Cardinal Dearden

Most Rev. Joseph M. Breitenbeck

Apr 2024

Died

April 4, 2024