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James Ryan (bishop)
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James Ryan (June 17, 1848 ā July 2, 1923) was an Irish-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Alton in Illinois from 1888 until his death in 1923.
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James Ryan | |
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Bishop of Alton | |
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See | Diocese of Alton |
In office | May 1, 1888 - July 2, 1923 |
Predecessor | Peter Joseph Baltes |
Successor | James Aloysius Griffin |
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Ordination | December 24, 1871 by William George McCloskey |
Consecration | May 1, 1888 by John Lancaster Spalding |
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Born | (1848-06-17)June 17, 1848 Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland |
Died | Alton, Illinois, US |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Education | St. Joseph's Colleges Preston Park Seminary |
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