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Bishop Robert Louis Whelan, S.J. †

Deceased

Bishop Emeritus of Fairbanks, Alaska, USA


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
16 Apr 1912Born
2 Aug 193119.2EnteredMember of Society of Jesus
17 Jun 194432.1Ordained PriestPriest of Society of Jesus
3 Feb 194734.7Final VowsPriest of Society of Jesus
6 Dec 196755.6AppointedCoadjutor Bishop of Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
6 Dec 196755.6AppointedTitular Bishop of Sicilibba
22 Feb 196855.8Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Sicilibba
15 Nov 196856.5SucceededBishop of Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
13 Feb 196956.8InstalledBishop of Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
1 Jun 198573.1RetiredBishop of Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
15 Sep 200189.4DiedBishop Emeritus of Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

MicroData Summary for Robert Louis Whelan
(WikiData: Q7347006)
Bishop Robert Louis Whelan S.J. (born , died ) Bishop Emeritus of Fairbanks

EventPlace
Birth PlaceWallace, ID
Ordained BishopSacred Heart, Church, Fairbanks, Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska
Buried Place (Original)Birch Hill, Cemetery, Fairbanks, Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska

  • a priest for 57.2 years
  • a bishop for 33.5 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

Source(s):
  • d: Le Petit Episcopologe, Issue 166, Necrology (back)
  • c1: CB, 28 Sep 2015
  • ob/c2+: Le Petit Episcopologe, Issue 9, Number 414

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