About James Rogers
Lived 1826 – 1903 (aged 76). James Rogers was a catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.
Rogers entered the seminary in 1847, following John's death, and was ordained a priest on 2 July 1851. To the surprise of many of his contemporaries, he became the first bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chatham at age 33 on 15 August 1860, when he was consecrated bishop in Charlottetown.
Bishop Rogers attended the First Vatican Council where he opposed the declaration of papal infallibility.
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Who was James Rogers?
Roman Catholic bishop (1826-1903)
When was James Rogers born?
James Rogers was born on 11 July 1826 in Mountcharles.
When did James Rogers die?
James Rogers died on 22 March 1903 in Chatham, New Brunswick.
What was James Rogers's occupation?
James Rogers was a catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Rogers. https://biography.guide/james-rogers-catholic-priest/
MLA: "James Rogers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-rogers-catholic-priest/.
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