John Joseph Scanlan
John Joseph Scanlan (May 24, 1906 – January 31, 1997) was the second Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Honolulu in the United States.
The Most Reverend John Joseph Scanlan | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Honolulu | |
| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Appointed | 6 March 1968 |
| In office | 1968-1981 |
| Predecessor | James Joseph Sweeney |
| Successor | Joseph Anthony Ferrario |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 22 June 1930 |
| Consecration | 21 September 1954 by John Joseph Mitty |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24, 1906 |
| Died | January 31, 1997 (aged 90) California, United States |
| Nationality | Irish |
Memorial stone above the crypt of Msgr. Scanlan in the sanctuary of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu
Born in Iniscarra in County Cork, Ireland, Scanlan trained at All Hallows College, Dublin.
On July 8, 1954, Scanlan was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Honolulu and Titular Bishop of Cenae. On September 21 of that year, Scanlan's episcopal consecration took place. On November 10, 1967, Scanlan was appointed Apostolic Administrator of Honolulu and took charge of the administration of the diocese.
On March 6, 1968, he was appointed the Bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu. On June 30, 1981, Scanlan retired but continued to be active as Bishop Emeritus.
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