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His Excellency

Most Rev. William J. Moran

Born: January 15, 1906 · San Francisco · Died aged 90
Ordained priest: June 20, 1931
Ordained bishop: December 13, 1965
Died: August 23, 1996
Rite: Latin

A priest for 65 years, 2 months

A bishop for 30 years, 8 months

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Jan 1906

Born

January 15, 1906 · San Francisco

Jun 1931

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 20, 1931

Sep 1965

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Military Services, USA

September 15, 1965 · Military Services, USA, United States, United States

Dec 1965

Ordained Bishop

December 13, 1965

Francis Cardinal Spellman

Francis Cardinal Spellman

Most Rev. Joseph T. McGucken

Most Rev. John Maguire

Aug 1996

Died

August 23, 1996