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Most Rev. Thomas F. Hendricken

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Thomas F. Hendricken

Born: May 5, 1827 · Kilkenny · Died aged 59
Ordained priest: April 25, 1853
Ordained bishop: April 28, 1872
Died: June 11, 1886
Rite: Latin

A priest for 33 years, 1 month

A bishop for 14 years, 1 month

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May 1827

Born

May 5, 1827 · Kilkenny

Apr 1853

Ordained to the Priesthood

April 25, 1853

Feb 1872

Appointed Bishop of Providence

February 16, 1872 · Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Apr 1872

Ordained Bishop

April 28, 1872

John Cardinal McCloskey

John Cardinal McCloskey

Most Rev. John J. Williams

Most Rev. John J. Williams

Most Rev. David W. Bacon

Jun 1886

Died as Bishop of Providence

June 11, 1886 · Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Jun 1886

Died

June 11, 1886