Cletus Joseph Benjamin
Cletus Joseph Benjamin (born May 2, 1909 in Old Forge , Pennsylvania , USA ; † May 15, 1961 ) was an American clergyman and auxiliary bishop in Philadelphia .
Life
Cletus Joseph Benjamin received on 8 December 1935, the sacrament of Holy Orders .
On August 17, 1960, Pope John XXIII appointed him . the titular bishop of Binda and auxiliary bishop in Philadelphia. The Apostolic Delegate in the United States, Archbishop Egidio Vagnozzi , ordained him episcopal on December 22nd of the same year ; Co- consecrators were the auxiliary bishop in Philadelphia, Joseph Mark McShea , and the bishop of Altoona-Johnstown , Joseph Carroll McCormick .
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| SURNAME | Benjamin, Cletus Joseph |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American clergyman and auxiliary bishop in Philadelphia |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 2, 1909 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Old Forge , Pennsylvania , USA |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 15, 1961 |