Joseph Edward Troy
Joseph Edward Troy (born September 3, 1931 in Chatham ) is Bishop Emeritus of Saint John, New Brunswick .
Life
Joseph Edward Troy was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Bathurst on May 28, 1959 .
Pope John Paul II named him Coadjutor Bishop of Saint John, New Brunswick on March 1, 1984 . He received episcopal ordination from the Bishop of Saint John, New Brunswick, Arthur Joseph Gilbert , on May 22nd of the same year; Co- consecrators were Edgar Godin , Bishop of Bathurst , and Francis John Spence , Archbishop of Kingston and Bishop of the Canadian Military Ordinary .
After Arthur Joseph Gilbert's resignation , he succeeded him on April 2, 1986 as Bishop of Saint John, New Brunswick. He resigned from his office on September 24, 1997.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Joseph Gilbert |
Bishop of Saint John, New Brunswick 1986–1997 |
Joseph Faber MacDonald |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Troy, Joseph Edward |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian clergyman, Bishop Emeritus of Saint John, New Brunswick |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 3, 1931 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chatham |