Celestine Damiano
Celestine Joseph Damiano (November 1, 1911 – October 2, 1967) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as apostolic delegate to South Africa (1953–1960) and as bishop of the Diocese of Camden in New Jersey (1960–1967).
His Excellency, The Most Reverend Celestine Damiano | |
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| Archbishop (personal title) Bishop of Camden titular archbishop of Nicopolis | |
| See | Diocese of Camden |
| Appointed | November 27, 1952 |
| Installed | May 3, 1960 |
| Term ended | October 2, 1967 |
| Predecessor | Justin J. McCarthy |
| Successor | George H. Guilfoyle |
| Other post(s) | Apostolic Delegate to South Africa (1953–1960) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | December 21, 1935 |
| Consecration | February 11, 1953 by Joseph A. Burke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1911 |
| Died | October 2, 1967 (aged 55) Camden, New Jersey, US |
| Buried | Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, US |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Parents | Vito and Stella (née Zaccari) Damiano |
| Education | St. Michael's College Urban College of the Propaganda |
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