Romeo Roy Blanchette
Romeo Roy Blanchette | |
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| Bishop emeritus of Joliet in Illinois | |
| See | Diocese of Joliet in Illinois |
| In office | 1966 to 1979 |
| Predecessor | Martin Dewey McNamara |
| Successor | Joseph Leopold Imesch |
| Previous posts | Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet (1965 to 1966) Titular Bishop of Maxita |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | April 3, 1937 by George Mundelein |
| Consecration | April 3, 1965 by Egidio Vagnozzi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 6, 1913 |
| Died | January 10, 1982 (aged 69) Joliet, Illinois, US |
| Education | St. Mary of the Lake Seminary Pontifical Gregorian University |
| Motto | Kyrie Eleison (O Lord, have mercy) |
| Styles of Romeo Roy Blanchette | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Romeo Roy Blanchette (January 6, 1913 – January 10, 1982) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Joliet in Illinois from 1966 to 1979. He previously served as auxiliary bishop of the same diocese from 1965 to 1966.