Death of Washington Auxiliary Bishop John M. McNamara
The Most Rev. John M. McNamara died Saturday at age 83 from a stroke. He served as Catholic auxiliary bishop of Washington since 1927, shaping parishes and clerical leadership in the capital.
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1960
Page
2
The Most Rev. John M. McNamara died Saturday at age 83 from a stroke. He served as Catholic auxiliary bishop of Washington since 1927, shaping parishes and clerical leadership in the capital.
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