Father Shanley was ordained on May 30, 1874, at the age of only 23. Following his ordination, Shanley arrived in St. Paul in July 1874 where he began as an assistant to Father Augustine Ravieux, Bishop Grace, and Father Ireland. In the well developed city of St. Paul, a large Catholic congregation offered Shanley many opportunities to grow in his ministerial skills. Ireland took Shanley under his wing and gave him
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