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Bishop Sylvester Joseph Espelage, O.F.M. †

Deceased

Vicar Apostolic of Wuchang [Wuchang]

Titular Bishop of Oreus


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
24 Mar 1877BornCincinnati, OH, USA
18 Jan 190022.8Ordained PriestPriest of Order of Friars Minor
17 Jul 192548.3AppointedPrefect of Wuchang [Wuchang], China
10 Jun 193053.2AppointedTitular Bishop of Oreus
10 Jun 193053.2AppointedVicar Apostolic of Wuchang [Wuchang], China
17 Sep 193053.5Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Oreus
25 Oct 194063.6DiedVicar Apostolic of Wuchang [Wuchang], China

  • a priest for 40.8 years
  • a bishop for 10.1 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

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