John Joseph Scanlan
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American prelate From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Joseph Scanlan (May 24, 1906 – January 31, 1997) was an American Prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the second bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu in Hawaii from 1968 to 1981. He previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the same diocese from 1954 to 1968.
John Joseph Scanlan | |
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| Bishop of Honolulu | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Appointed | March 6,1968 |
| In office | 1968-1981 |
| Predecessor | James Joseph Sweeney |
| Successor | Joseph Anthony Ferrario |
| Other post(s) | Auxiliary Bishop of Honolulu |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 22 June 1930 |
| Consecration | September 21, 1954 by John Joseph Mitty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24, 1906 |
| Died | January 31, 1997 (aged 90) San Rafael, California, US |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Coat of arms | |
John Scanlan was born on May 24, 1906, in Iniscarra in County Cork, Ireland. [1]He trained at All Hallows College in Dublin. Scanlan was ordained by Bishop John Francis Norton for the Archdiocese of San Francisco on June 22, 1930, in Dublin.[1] After his ordination, Scanlan served in pastoral positions at parishes in Oakland, Berkeley and San Jose. He directed the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Men and taught religion in high school.[2]
On July 8, 1954, Pope Pius XII appointed Scanlan as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu and titular bishop of Cenae. He was consecrated on September 21, 1954, by Archbishop John Joseph Mitty.[1] On November 10, 1967, Scanlan was appointed apostolic administrator and took charge of the administration of the diocese.[1]
On March 6, 1968, Pope Paul VI appointed Scanlan as bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu.[3]
On June 30, 1981, Scanlan retired but continued to be active as bishop emeritus. John Scanlan died in San Rafael, California, on January 31, 1997.[2]
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