About Edward Hughes
Lived 1920 – 2012 (aged 92). Edward Hughes was an American catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Edward Thomas Hughes (November 13, 1920 – December 25, 2012) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as bishop of Metuchen in New Jersey from 1987 to 1997. He previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania from 1976 to 1987.
Biography
Early life Hughes was born on November 13, 1920, in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, to Charles and Kathryn (née Mingey) Hughes. He was the grandson of Irish immigrants. He attended West Philadelphia Catholic High School, and studied for the priesthood at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. As an auxiliary bishop, he continued to serve at Our Lady of Fatima. Hughes did conclude was that it would be "unwise to consider the Archbishop for any promotion or additional honor".
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Who was Edward Hughes?
Catholic bishop
When was Edward Hughes born?
Edward Hughes was born on 13 November 1920 in Lansdowne.
When did Edward Hughes die?
Edward Hughes died on 25 December 2012.
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Edward Hughes was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Edward Hughes?
Edward Hughes was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edward Hughes (bishop)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Hughes. https://biography.guide/edward-hughes-catholic-priest/
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