John Joseph Boardman

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John Joseph Boardman was Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Brooklyn, New York and Titular Bishop of Gunela.

He was born on November 7, 1893 in Brooklyn and ordained a parish priest on May 21, 1921, aged 27. The Principal Consecrator was Archbishop Thomas Molloy.

On March 28, 1952, aged 58, he was appointed as Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn and Titular Bishop of Gunela. On June 11, 1952 he was ordained as Titular Bishop of Gunela.

In October 1977 he retired as Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn and died on July 16, 1978, at the age of 84 as Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus.

He was a priest for 57 years and a bishop for 26 years.