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John Raphael Hagan

1890 – 1946

American Roman-Catholic bishop

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Lived 1890 – 1946 (aged 56). John Raphael Hagan was an American catholic priest and catholic bishop.

John Raphael Hagan (February 26, 1890 – September 28, 1946) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church in the United States. He served as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland in Ohio for four months in 1946. He previously served as the president of St. John College in Cleveland.

Biography

Early life John Hagan was born on February 26, 1890, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Katherine (Foley) and John Hagan. When he was two years old, the family moved to Cleveland, Ohio. By the time the younger John Hagan graduated from St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, he knew that he wanted to become a priest. The diocese sent Hagan to the Pontifical North American College, the seminary in Rome for Americans.

Priesthood Hagan was ordained into the priesthood in Rome on March 7, 1914 by Cardinal Basilio Pompili.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Bonn
Positions held
Titular bishop, Auxiliary bishop

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Raphael Hagan?

American Roman-Catholic bishop

When was John Raphael Hagan born?

John Raphael Hagan was born on 26 February 1890 in Pittsburgh.

When did John Raphael Hagan die?

John Raphael Hagan died on 28 September 1946 in Cleveland.

What was John Raphael Hagan's occupation?

John Raphael Hagan was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was John Raphael Hagan?

John Raphael Hagan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Raphael Hagan

· Wikidata: Q15997343

· DBpedia: John Raphael Hagan

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