Patrick John Ryan


Patrick John Ryan
Archbishop of Philadelphia
ChurchRoman Catholic
ArchdiocesePhiladelphia
Appointed8 July 1884
In office1884–1911
PredecessorJames Frederick Wood
SuccessorEdmond Francis Prendergast
Previous post(s)Coadjutor Archbishop of St Louis (1872–1884)
Orders
Ordination8 September 1852
by Peter Richard Kenrick
Consecration14 April 1872
by Peter Richard Kenrick
RankMetropolitan Archbishop
Personal details
Born(1831-02-20)February 20, 1831
DiedFebruary 11, 1911(1911-02-11) (aged 79)
OccupationCatholic bishop
Alma materCarlow College
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Patrick John Ryan (February 20, 1831 – February 11, 1911) was an Irish-born Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Philadelphia from 1884 until his death in 1911.