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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Syracuse (New York) |
 | | The Diocese of Syracuse was projected by the Holy See, 12 September, 1886, and Rt. |
 | | Finally, the Diocese of Syracuse was erected by Leo XIII, 20 November, 1886, and Father Ludden, in spite of his emphatic refusal, was appointed bishop of the new see, 14 December, 1886. |
 | | When the diocese was established, there were but 64 secular, and 10 religious priests; 46 parish, and 20 mission churches; 15 chapels; 16 parochial schools; 2 academies; 5 orphan asylums; and 2 hospitals. |
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