John J. Collins (bishop)

John J. Collins, S.J. (November 15, 1856 – November 30, 1934) was an American-born bishop of the Catholic Church. He served as the Vicar Apostolic of Jamaica from 1907 to 1918. He was also president of Fordham University 1904–1906.

This article is about the Jamaican Roman Catholic bishop. For the Irish biblical studies scholar, see John J. Collins. For other uses, see John Collins.
Most Reverend

John J. Collins, S.J.
Vicar Apostolic of Jamaica
ChurchCatholic Church
SeeTitular See of Antiphellus
AppointedJune 12, 1907
In officeOctober 28, 1907 - June 15, 1918
PredecessorCharles Gordon, S.J.
SuccessorWilliam F. O'Hare, S.J.
Orders
OrdinationAugust 29, 1891
ConsecrationOctober 28, 1907
by John Murphy Farley
Personal details
BornNovember 15, 1856
Maysville, Kentucky
DiedNovember 30, 1934(1934-11-30) (aged 78)
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