James Albert Duffy

James Albert Duffy (September 13, 1873 – February 12, 1968) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the first bishop of the Diocese of Grand Island in Nebraska from 1917 to 1931. He previously served as bishop of the Diocese of Kearney in Nebraska from 1913 until its dissolution in 1917.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

James Albert Duffy
Bishop of Grand Island
Titular bishop of Silandus
SeeDiocese of Grand Island
InstalledApril 13, 1913
Term endedJune 5, 1931
SuccessorStanislaus Vincent Bona
Orders
OrdinationMay 27, 1899
by John Ireland
ConsecrationApril 13, 1913
by James J. Keane
Personal details
Born(1873-09-13)September 13, 1873
St. Paul, Minnesota, US
DiedFebruary 12, 1968(1968-02-12) (aged 94)
Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
BuriedCalvary Cemetery, Grand Island, Nebraska, US
DenominationRoman Catholic
Parents
  • James J. Duffy
  • Johanna Shiely
EducationSaint Paul Seminary School of Divinity
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