About John Ahern Torpie
Lived 1910 – 2000 (aged 90). John Ahern Torpie was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
John Ahern Torpie (6 August 1910 – 30 December 2000) was an Australian Roman Catholic prelate. He was appointed bishop of Bishop of Cairns from 1967 to 1985. He was the first Catholic bishop to visit Torres Strait Islands. He died in Brisbane on 30 December 2000 at the age of 90.
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Who was John Ahern Torpie?
Roman Catholic bishop (1910-2000)
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John Ahern Torpie was born on 6 August 1910.
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John Ahern Torpie died on 30 December 2000 in Brisbane.
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John Ahern Torpie was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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