James Aloysius Griffin
James Aloysius Griffin (February 27, 1883 – August 5, 1948) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois from 1924 until his death in 1948.
His Excellency, The Most Reverend James Aloysius Griffin | |
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| Bishop of Springfield in Illinois | |
| See | Diocese of Springfield in Illinois |
| In office | February 25, 1924 - August 5, 1948 |
| Predecessor | James Ryan |
| Successor | William Aloysius O'Connor |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | July 4, 1909 by Giuseppe Ceppetelli |
| Consecration | February 25, 1924 by George Mundelein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 27, 1883 |
| Died | September 5, 1948 (aged 65) Springfield, Illinois, USA |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Education | St. Ignatius College Propaganda College |
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