William O'Hara was an Irish-born American prelate of the Catholic Church. He was the first bishop of the Diocese of Scranton in Pennsylvania, serving from 1868 until his death in 1899. He founded St. Thomas College in 1888.

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Occupation: Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Position held: diocesan bishop
Born: April 14, 1816
Died: February 3, 1899

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William O'Hara

The first bishop of Scranton, Pennsylvania

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