John Dubois

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Bishop John DuBois (August 24, 1764 - December 20, 1842) was the third bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of New York. He was the first presiding bishop to reside in the diocese.

He was ordained a priest on September 28, 1787 and ordained a bishop on October 29, 1826.

Rev. John DuBois served the diocese of New York as bishop from October 29, 1826 until his death on December 20, 1842. He is interred in the crypt under the altar of St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Preceded by:
John Connolly
Bishop of New York
1826-1842
Succeeded by:
John Hughes