About James O'Reilly
Lived 1855 – 1934 (aged 79). James O'Reilly was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
James O'Reilly (October 10, 1855—December 19, 1934) was an Irish-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the second bishop of the Diocese of Fargo from 1910 until his death in 1934.
Biography
Early life James O'Reilly was born in Lisgrea, County Cavan Ireland on October 10, 1855. In 1886, O'Reilly was appointed pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Minneapolis. He received his episcopal consecration at Saint Paul Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, on May 19, 1910, from Archbishop John Ireland, with Bishops James McGolrick and James Trobec serving as co-consecrators.
James O'Reilly died in Fargo on December 19, 1934, at age 79.
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Who was James O'Reilly?
Irish/American Catholic bishop (1855–1934)
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James O'Reilly was born on 10 October 1855 in Lisgrea.
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James O'Reilly died on 19 December 1934 in Fargo.
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James O'Reilly was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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