John Joseph Scanlan
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For the Australian Army officer, see John Joseph Scanlan (soldier).
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.
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John Joseph Scanlan | |
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Bishop of Honolulu | |
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 | (1906-05-24)May 24, 1906 |
Died | January 31, 1997(1997-01-31) (aged 90) San Rafael, California, US |
Nationality | Irish |
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