Arthur Joseph Colgan C.S.C. (born November 8, 1946) is an American priest of the

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who serves as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Chosica

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Biography

Early life

Colgan was born in

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and graduated from

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. He went to

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and then graduated from

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in 1968.

Priesthood

He was ordained to the priesthood for the

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on October 27, 1946.

Episcopal career

He was consecrated a bishop on December 12, 2015, and has served as auxiliary for the

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, Peru, since 2015.Stonehill College-Rev. Arthur Colgan, C.S.C. appointed as Auxiliary Bishop in Peru
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1946 births Living people Roman Catholic clergy from Boston Boston College alumni Stonehill College alumni 21st-century Roman Catholic bishops in Peru People from Dorchester, Massachusetts Catholics from Massachusetts Congregation of Holy Cross bishops 21st-century American Roman Catholic priests Roman Catholic bishops of Chosica {{Peru-RC-bishop-stub