James Ryan (bishop)
James Ryan (June 17, 1848 – July 2, 1923) was an Irish-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Alton in Illinois from 1888 until his death in 1923.
His Excellency, The Most Reverend James Ryan | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Alton | |
| See | Diocese of Alton |
| In office | May 1, 1888 - July 2, 1923 |
| Predecessor | Peter Joseph Baltes |
| Successor | James Aloysius Griffin |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | December 24, 1871 by William George McCloskey |
| Consecration | May 1, 1888 by John Lancaster Spalding |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 17, 1848 Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | Alton, Illinois, US |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Education | St. Joseph's Colleges Preston Park Seminary |
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