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# John Patrick Boles

(1930–2014)   Catholic Priest

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John Patrick Boles was a Catholic priest.

## Quick Facts About John Patrick Boles

Born January 21, 1930

Died October 9, 2014

Profession Catholic Priest

## About John Patrick Boles

John Patrick Boles was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Boston in Massachusetts from 1992 to 2006.

##  Quotes by John Patrick Boles

> [In life, we choose whether or not we want to be a winner or a loser.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-patrick-boles/in-life-we-choose-whether-or-not-we-want-to-be-a-winner-or-a-loser/)

[John Patrick Boles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-patrick-boles/)

[Choose](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/choose/)

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> [In life, we choose whether or not we want to be a winner or a loser. To be a winner, we must…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-patrick-boles/in-life-we-choose-whether-or-not-we-want-to-be-a-winner-or-a-loser-to/)

[John Patrick Boles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-patrick-boles/)

[Athlete](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/athlete/)

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