James Johnston Navagh

James Johnston Navagh (April 4, 1901 – October 2, 1965) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Raleigh in North Carolina (1952-1957), bishop of the Diocese of Ogdensburg in New York (1957–1963) and bishop of the Diocese of Paterson in New Jersey (1963–1965).

His Excellency. The Most Reverend

James Johnston Navagh
Bishop of Paterson
titular bishop of Ombi
SeeDiocese of Paterson
In officeFebruary 12, 1963 –
October 2, 1965
PredecessorJames A. McNulty
SuccessorLawrence B. Casey
Other post(s)Auxiliary Bishop of Raleigh
(1952-1957)
Bishop of Ogdensburg
(1957–1963)
Orders
OrdinationDecember 21, 1929
by William Turner
ConsecrationSeptember 24, 1953
by Amleto Giovanni Cicognani
Personal details
Born(1901-04-04)April 4, 1901
DiedOctober 2, 1965(1965-10-02) (aged 64)
Rome, Italy
DenominationRoman Catholic
ParentsGeorge and Catherine Navagh
EducationCanisius College
Niagara University
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