James O'Reilly (bishop)
Irish-born prelate
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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.
James O'Reilly | |
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| Bishop of Fargo | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Diocese of Fargo |
| In office | May 19, 1910 to December 19, 1934 |
| Predecessor | John Shanley |
| Successor | Aloisius Joseph Muench |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 24, 1882 by Bartholomew Woodlock |
| Consecration | May 19, 1910 by Archbishop John Ireland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 10, 1855 |
| Died | December 19, 1934 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | All Hallows College |
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 ordained to the priesthood in Dublin by Bishop Bartholomew Woodlock on June 24, 1882, for the Archdiocese of St. Paul.[1] After his ordination, he served as pastor in parishes in Belle Creek, Lake City and Stillwater, Minnesota.[2] In 1886, O'Reilly was appointed pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Minneapolis.[2]
Bishop of Fargo
On December 18, 1909, O'Reilly was appointed the second bishop of Fargo by Pope Pius X.[3] He received his episcopal consecration at Saint Paul Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, on May 19, 1910, from Archbishop John Ireland, with Bishops James McGolrick and James Trobec serving as co-consecrators.[1]
James O'Reilly died in Fargo on December 19, 1934, at age 79.[1]