John Joseph Nilan
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John Joseph Nilan (August 1, 1855 ā April 13, 1934) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Hartford from 1910 until his death in 1934.
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John Joseph Nilan | |
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Bishop of Hartford | |
In office | 1910-1934 |
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Ordination | December 21, 1878 |
Consecration | April 28, 1911 by Cardinal William Henry O'Connell |
Personal details | |
Born | (1855-08-01)August 1, 1855 Newburyport, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | April 13, 1934(1934-04-13) (aged 78) |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Education | St. Joseph Seminary, Troy, New York |
Motto | Dominus Firmamentum Meum |
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