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Gerald Augustine John Ryan
Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre
In office1977-1985
Orders
OrdinationJune 3, 1950
ConsecrationMay 9, 1977
Personal details
Born(1923-08-23)August 23, 1923
Brooklyn, New York
DiedJune 4, 1985(1985-06-04) (aged 61)
NationalityAmerican
DenominationRoman Catholic

Gerald Augustine John Ryan (August 23, 1923 – June 4, 1985) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as Auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York from 1977 to 1985.

Biography

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Ryan was ordained a priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn on June 3, 1950.

On February 28, 1977, Ryan was named titular bishop of Munatiania and auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre and was consecrated on May 9, 1977.

Bishop Ryan died while still in office.

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  1. Gerald Augustine John Ryan
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Preceded by– Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre
1977–1985
Succeeded by–
Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre
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