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Most Rev. Thomas J. Toolen

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Thomas J. Toolen

Born: February 28, 1886 · Baltimore · Died aged 90
Ordained priest: September 27, 1910
Ordained bishop: May 4, 1927
Died: December 4, 1976
Rite: Latin

A priest for 66 years, 2 months

A bishop for 49 years, 7 months

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Feb 1886

Born

February 28, 1886 · Baltimore

Sep 1910

Ordained to the Priesthood

September 27, 1910

Feb 1927

Appointed Archbishop of Mobile

February 28, 1927 · Mobile, Alabama, United States

May 1927

Ordained Bishop

May 4, 1927

Most Rev. Michael J. Curley

Most Rev. Michael J. Curley

Most Rev. Michael J. Keyes

Most Rev. Michael J. Keyes

Most Rev. Richard O. Gerow

Dec 1976

Died

December 4, 1976