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James Jerome Killeen

James Jerome Killeen

American Roman Catholic priest and bishop

James Jerome Killeen (July 17, 1917 – September 8, 1978) was a Roman Catholic bishop who served the Archdiocese for the Military Services.

Biography

Born in New York City, Killeen was ordained to the priesthood on May 30, 1947. On November 7, 1975, Killeen was named titular bishop of Vamilla and auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

Prior to being named a bishop, he had served as Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy.[citation needed] He was consecrated bishop on December 13, 1975, and died in office.[1]

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