John Roderick MacDonald (July 9, 1891 – December 18, 1959) was consecrated as Bishop of Peterborough, Ontario, August 24, 1943; appointed Titular Bishop of Ancusa and Coadjutor-Bishop of Antigonish with right of succession March 3, 1945; succeeded Archbishop James Morrison to the See April 13, 1950; died December 18, 1959.
John Roderick MacDonald | |
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| Bishop of Antigonish | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Roman Catholic Diocese of Antigonish |
| In office | 1950–1959 |
| Predecessor | James Morrison |
| Successor | William Edward Power |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | January 23, 1916 |
| Consecration | August 24, 1943 by Mgr Ildebrando Antoniutti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 9, 1891 |
| Died | December 18, 1959 (aged 68) |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Occupation | bishop |
| Profession | priest |
| Styles of John Roderick MacDonald | |
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| Reference style | His Excellency |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
External links edit
- Profile of Mons. MacDonald www.catholic-hierarchy.org
- Diocese of Antigonish
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