Matthew Harkins
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Matthew A. Harkins (November 17, 1845 – May 25, 1921) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the second bishop of the Diocese of Providence in Rhode Island from 1887 until his death in 1921.
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Matthew A. Harkins | |
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Bishop of Providence | |
Church | Catholic |
See | Diocese of Providence |
In office | April 14, 1887—May 25, 1921 |
Predecessor | Thomas Francis Hendricken |
Successor | William A. Hickey |
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Ordination | May 22, 1869 by Henri Maret |
Consecration | April 14, 1887 by John Joseph Williams |
Personal details | |
Born | (1845-11-17)November 17, 1845 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | May 25, 1921(1921-05-25) (aged 75) Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Education | College of the Holy Cross English College, Douai Église Saint-Sulpice, Paris Pontifical Gregorian University |
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