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Most Rev. William Turner

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His Excellency

Most Rev. William Turner

Born: April 8, 1871 · Kilmallock · Died aged 65
Ordained priest: August 13, 1893
Ordained bishop: March 30, 1919
Died: July 10, 1936
Rite: Latin

A priest for 42 years, 10 months

A bishop for 17 years, 3 months

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Apr 1871

Born

April 8, 1871 · Kilmallock

Aug 1893

Ordained to the Priesthood

August 13, 1893

Mar 1919

Appointed Bishop of Buffalo

March 10, 1919 · Buffalo, New York, United States

Mar 1919

Ordained Bishop

March 30, 1919

James Cardinal Gibbons

James Cardinal Gibbons

Most Rev. Michael J. Curley

Most Rev. Michael J. Curley

Jul 1936

Died as Bishop of Buffalo

July 10, 1936 · Buffalo, New York, United States

Jul 1936

Died

July 10, 1936