About Paul Vincent Donovan
Lived 1924 – 2011 (aged 86). Paul Vincent Donovan was an American catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Paul Vincent Donovan (September 1, 1924 – April 27, 2011) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the first bishop of the new Diocese of Kalamazoo in Michigan from 1971 to 1994.
Biography
Early life Paul Donovan was born on September 1, 1924, in Bernard, Iowa.
Priesthood Donovan was ordained a priest by Bishop Joseph Henry Albers for the Diocese of Lansing on May 20, 1950. Donovan choose as his episcopal motto: "To Serve Rather Than Be Served."
Retirement and legacy On November 22, 1994, Pope John Paul II accepted Donovan's resignation as bishop of Kalamazoo for health reasons.
Paul Donovan died at age 86 on April 27, 2011, in Wayland Township, Michigan. He had driven into a small pond in a secluded area, and suffered a fatal heart attack after reaching the shore. He was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kalamazoo.
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Who was Paul Vincent Donovan?
Bishop of Kalamazoo, Michigan (1924-2011)
When was Paul Vincent Donovan born?
Paul Vincent Donovan was born on 1 September 1924 in Bernard.
When did Paul Vincent Donovan die?
Paul Vincent Donovan died on 27 April 2011 in Wayland Township.
What was Paul Vincent Donovan's occupation?
Paul Vincent Donovan was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Paul Vincent Donovan?
Paul Vincent Donovan was American.
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