James Joseph Sweeney
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For American football player, see Jim Sweeney (American football, born 1962).
James Joseph Sweeney (June 19, 1898 ā June 19, 1968) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He was the first Bishop of Honolulu, serving from 1941 until his death in 1968.
Quick Facts The Most Reverend, Appointed ...
The Most Reverend James Joseph Sweeney | |
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Bishop of Honolulu | |
Appointed | 20 May 1941 |
In office | 1941ā1968 |
Predecessor | Stephen Alencastre |
Successor | John Joseph Scanlan |
Other post(s) | Titular Bishop of Vicus Aterii |
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Ordination | 24 June 1925 |
Consecration | 25 July 1941 by John Joseph Mitty |
Rank | Bishop |
Personal details | |
Born | (1898-06-19)June 19, 1898 |
Died | June 20, 1968(1968-06-20) (aged 70) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Buried | Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma |
Denomination | Christianity |
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Quick Facts Styles of, Reference style ...
Styles of James Joseph Sweeney | |
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Reference style | The Most Reverend |
Spoken style | Your Excellency |
Religious style | Monsignor |
Posthumous style | none |
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