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Roman Catholic Bishop Joseph Howard Hodges (October 8, 1911-January 27, 1985) was born in Harpers Ferry. He received his education at St. Charles College, in Maryland, and at the North American College, Rome, Italy. Hodges was ordained to the prie...
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