About James Albert Murray
Lived 1932 – 2020 (aged 87). James Albert Murray was an American catholic priest and catholic bishop.
James Albert Murray (July 5, 1932 – June 5, 2020) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Kalamazoo in Michigan from 1998 to 2009.
Biography
Early life James Murray was born on July 5, 1932, in Jackson, Michigan, to James Albert and Marcella Clare (née Harris) Murray. He had two older brothers, Joseph and William. The younger James Murray attended St. Mary's elementary and high schools in Jackson. In high school, he enjoyed boxing and baseball, and was elected senior class president.
After deciding to become a priest, Murray entered Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit, Michigan obtaining a Bachelor of Arts. Murray then attended St. John's Provincial Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan, earning his Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree.
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Who was James Albert Murray?
Catholic bishop (1932–2020)
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James Albert Murray was born on 5 July 1932 in Jackson.
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James Albert Murray died on 5 June 2020 in Kalamazoo.
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James Albert Murray was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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James Albert Murray was American.
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