Joseph John Ruocco (April 22, 1922 – July 26, 1980) was a

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bishop. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Ruocco was ordained to the priesthood for the

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on May 6, 1948. On December 28, 1974, Ruocco was appointed titular bishop of ''Polinianum'' and auxiliary bishop of the Boston Archdiocese and was ordained on February 11, 1975.Joseph John Ruocco
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