James O'Reilly (bishop)

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John Ireland
Personal details
Born(1855-10-10)October 10, 1855
DiedDecember 19, 1934(1934-12-19) (aged 79)
NationalityIrish
EducationAll Hallows College

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.

Biography

Early life

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

Minneapolis.[2]

Bishop of Fargo

On December 18, 1909, O'Reilly was appointed the second bishop of the Diocese of Fargo by

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

References

  1. ^ a b c "Bishop James O'Reilly". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.
  2. ^ .
  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