Bernard T. Espelage
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Bernard Theodore Espelage, O.F.M. (February 16, 1892āFebruary 19, 1971) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was the first bishop of the Diocese of Gallup in New Mexico, serving from 1940 until 1969.
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Bernard Theodore Espelage O.F.M. | |
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Bishop of Gallup Titular Bishop of Penafiel | |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
See | Diocese of Gallup |
Successor | Jerome J. Hastrich |
Other post(s) | Titular Bishop of Penafiel |
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Ordination | May 16, 1918 |
Consecration | October 9, 1940 by John T. McNicholas |
Personal details | |
Born | (1892-02-16)February 16, 1892 Cincinnati, Ohio, US |
Died | February 19, 1971(1971-02-19) (aged 79) |
Education | Catholic University of America |
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