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Bishop John Joseph O’Gorman, C.S.Sp. †

Deceased

Vicar Apostolic Emeritus of Sierra Leone

Titular Bishop of Amastris

Events

DateAgeEventTitle
8 May 1866BornHatstown, Ireland
28 Oct 188923.5Ordained PriestPriest of Congregation of the Holy Spirit
14 Sep 190337.3AppointedTitular Bishop of Amastris
28 Oct 190337.5Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Amastris
9 Nov 190337.5AppointedVicar Apostolic of Sierra Leone
23 Sep 193266.4ResignedVicar Apostolic of Sierra Leone
13 Apr 193568.9DiedVicar Apostolic Emeritus of Sierra Leone

  • a priest for 45.5 years
  • a bishop for 31.5 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

Source(s):
  • b: Annuario Pontificio, Year 1931
  • b: Annuario Pontificio, Year 1933
  • d: Annuario Pontificio, Year 1936
  • op/ob: Annuaire Pontifical Catholique, Year 1932
  • c2+: CB

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