Gerald Augustine John Ryan
Gerald Augustine John Ryan | |
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Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre | |
In office | 1977-1985 |
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Ordination | June 3, 1950 |
Consecration | May 9, 1977 |
Personal details | |
Born |
Brooklyn, New York | August 23, 1923
Died | June 4, 1985 61) | (aged
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Gerald Augustine John Ryan (August 23, 1923 – June 4, 1985) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York from 1977 to 1985.
Biography
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Ryan was ordained a priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn on June 3, 1950.
On February 28, 1977, Ryan was named titular bishop of Munatiania and auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre and was consecrated on May 9, 1977.
Bishop Ryan died while still in office.[1]
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Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre 1977–1985 |
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