John Joseph Hennessy
John Joseph Hennessy (July 19, 1847 – July 13, 1920) was an Irish-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the first bishop of the new Diocese of Wichita in Kansas from 1888 until his death in 1920.
His Excellency, The Most Reverend John Joseph Hennessy D D. | |
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| Bishop of Wichita | |
| Appointed | February 11, 1888 |
| In office | Diocese of Wichita |
| Successor | Augustus John Schwertner |
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| Ordination | November 27, 1869 by Joseph Machebeuf |
| Consecration | November 30, 1888 by Peter Kenrick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 19, 1847 |
| Died | July 13, 1920 (aged 72) Wichita, Kansas, US |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Parents | Michael and Ellen (Cronin) Hennessy |
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