John Moore (bishop of St Augustine)

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John Moore
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Bishop John Moore (born 27 June 1834 or 1835) served as the second Bishop of St. Augustine, Florida from 1877-1901.

Biography

Moore was born in County Westmeath, Ireland and moved to Charleston, South Carolina at the age of 14.

Bishop Moore was very influential in the expansion of Catholic schools in Florida and recruitment of religious nuns and priests to meet the ministerial needs of the diocese.

Bishop Moore High School, a Catholic secondary school in Orlando, is named for him.

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Episcopal succession

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of St. Augustine
1877–1901
Succeeded by
William John Kenny



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