Ambrose Senyshyn, O.S.B.M, D.D. (February 23, 1903 - September 11, 1976), born in

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, was an Archbishop of the

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. On July 10, 1958, he was appointed the first Bishop of Stamford. On August 14, 1961, he was appointed

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. He was succeeded by Joseph M. Schmondiuk as Bishop of Stamford and as Archbishop of Philadelphia.

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