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His Excellency

Most Rev. Thomas A. Murphy

Born: May 11, 1911 · Baltimore, Maryland, United States · Died aged 80
Ordained priest: June 10, 1937
Ordained bishop: July 3, 1962
Died: November 17, 1991
Rite: Latin

A priest for 54 years, 5 months

A bishop for 29 years, 4 months

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May 1911

Born

May 11, 1911 · Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Jun 1937

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 10, 1937

May 1962

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore

May 19, 1962 · Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Jul 1962

Ordained Bishop

July 3, 1962

Most Rev. John J. Russell

Most Rev. Michael W. Hyle

Nov 1991

Died

November 17, 1991