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
SeeDiocese of Alton
In officeMay 1, 1888 -
July 2, 1923
PredecessorPeter Joseph Baltes
SuccessorJames Aloysius Griffin
Orders
OrdinationDecember 24, 1871
by William George McCloskey
ConsecrationMay 1, 1888
by John Lancaster Spalding
Personal details
Born(1848-06-17)June 17, 1848
Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland
DiedAlton, Illinois, US
DenominationRoman Catholic
EducationSt. Joseph's Colleges
Preston Park Seminary
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