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Most Rev. Winand Wigger

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Winand Wigger

Born: December 9, 1841 · New York City · Died aged 59
Ordained priest: June 10, 1865
Ordained bishop: October 18, 1881
Died: January 5, 1901
Rite: Latin

A priest for 35 years, 6 months

A bishop for 19 years, 2 months

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Dec 1841

Born

December 9, 1841 · New York City

Jun 1865

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 10, 1865

Aug 1881

Appointed Archbishop of Newark

August 2, 1881 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

Oct 1881

Ordained Bishop

October 18, 1881

Most Rev. Michael A. Corrigan

Most Rev. Michael A. Corrigan

Most Rev. Bernard J. McQuaid

Most Rev. Bernard J. McQuaid

Jan 1901

Died as Archbishop of Newark

January 5, 1901 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

Jan 1901

Died

January 5, 1901