John Timon

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

John Timon.

C.M.
Bishop of Buffalo
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeDiocese of Buffalo
In officeApril 23, 1847 (1847-04-23) – April 16, 1867 (1867-04-16)
SuccessorStephen V. Ryan
Previous post(s)Prefect apostolic of the Republic of Texas
Orders
OrdinationSeptember 23, 1826 (1826-09-23)
ConsecrationApril 23, 1847
by John Hughes
Personal details
Born(1797-02-12)February 12, 1797
Conewago, Pennsylvania, US
DiedApril 16, 1867(1867-04-16) (aged 70)
Buffalo, New York, US
EducationSt. Mary of the Barrens Seminary

John Timon, CM (February 12, 1797 – April 16, 1867) was an American Catholic prelate who served as the first Bishop of Buffalo and founded the Brothers of the Holy Infancy. He was a member of the Vincentians.

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