Ernest Bertrand Boland
Roman Catholic bishop of the USA
Born
July 10th, 1925
99 years ago
Died
2023
2 years ago — 98 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Ordained as a priest in 1951, served in various parishes before being appointed as an auxiliary bishop in 1989. Led the Archdiocese of Newark as Bishop from 1994 until retirement in 2001. Contributed to numerous theological discussions and supported various initiatives within the church structure during tenure.
Served as Bishop of Newark from 1994 to 2001
Appointed as auxiliary bishop in 1989
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