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Bishop Joseph Gerald Holland, S.M.A. †

Deceased

Bishop Emeritus of Keta, Ghana


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
16 Sep 1905Born
17 Jul 192418.8EnteredMember of Society of African Missions
10 Jun 192822.7Ordained PriestPriest of Society of African Missions
11 Jul 194640.8AppointedVicar Apostolic of Volta Inferiore, Ghana
11 Jul 194640.8AppointedTitular Bishop of Ammaedara
13 Oct 194641.0Ordained BishopTitular Bishop of Ammaedara
18 Apr 195044.5AppointedBishop of Keta, Ghana
7 May 195347.6ResignedBishop of Keta, Ghana
7 May 195347.6AppointedTitular Bishop of Cynopolis in Aegypto
7 Dec 197065.2ResignedTitular Bishop of Cynopolis in Aegypto
14 Apr 1972³66.5DiedBishop Emeritus of Keta, Ghana

Note(s): ³ Day Uncertain

MicroData Summary for Joseph Gerald Holland
(WikiData: Q64733232)
Bishop Joseph Gerald Holland S.M.A. (born , died ) Bishop Emeritus of Keta

EventPlace
Birth PlaceLiverpool, Diocese of Liverpool, England, Great Britain
Ordained PriestSt. Colman's, Cathedral, Newry
Ordained BishopSaint Mary and Saint Anne, Cathedral, Cork, Diocese of Cork, Ireland
Death PlaceOur Lady of Lourdes, Hospital, Dun Laoghaire, Archdiocese of Liverpool, England, Great Britain
Buried Place (Original)Wilton, Cemetery, Cork, Co. Cork, Diocese of Cork and Ross, Ireland

  • a priest for 43.8 years
  • a bishop for 25.5 years
Episcopal Lineage / Apostolic Succession:

Source(s):
  • b/c2+: Les Ordinations Épiscopales, Year 1946, Number 82
  • b: SMA Nos Défunts, 3 Sep 2023

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