James O'Reilly (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.


James O'Reilly
Bishop of Fargo
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeDiocese of Fargo
In officeMay 19, 1910 to
December 19, 1934
PredecessorJohn Shanley
SuccessorAloisius Joseph Muench
Orders
OrdinationJune 24, 1882
ConsecrationMay 19, 1910
by Archbishop John Ireland
Personal details
Born(1855-10-10)October 10, 1855
DiedDecember 19, 1934(1934-12-19) (aged 79)
NationalityIrish
EducationAll Hallows College

Biography

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Early life

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James O'Reilly was born in Lisgrea, County Cavan Ireland on June 24, 1882.[1] He was educated at All Hallows College in Dublin

O'Reilly was ordained to the priesthood on June 24, 1882, for the Archdiocese of St. Paul. After his ordination, he served as pastor in parishes in Belle Creek, Lake City and Stillwater, Minnesota.[2] In 1886, O'Reilly was appointed pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Minneapolis.[2]

Bishop of Fargo

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On December 18, 1909, O'Reilly was appointed the second bishop of the Diocese of Fargo by Pope Pius X.[3] He received his episcopal consecration on May 19, 1910, from Archbishop John Ireland, with Bishops James McGolrick and James Trobec serving as co-consecrators.[1]

James O'Reilly died on December 19, 1934, at age 79.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Bishop James O'Reilly". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.
  2. ^ a b O'Donnell, John Hugh (1922). "The Catholic Hierarchy of the United States, 1790–1922". The Catholic University of America Studies in American Church History. IV. Washington, D.C. hdl:2027/uc2.ark:/13960/t5r786c77.
  3. ^ Pace, Edward A., ed. (1922). Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. XVII. New York: The Encyclopedia Press, Inc.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Fargo
1910–1934
Succeeded by