Francis Joseph Magner
The Most Reverend Francis Joseph Magner | |
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| Bishop of Marquette | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Diocese of Marquette |
| In office | February 24, 1941 to June 13, 1947 |
| Predecessor | Joseph C. Plagens |
| Successor | Thomas Lawrence Noa |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 17, 1913 byJames Edward Quigley |
| Consecration | February 24, 1941 bySamuel Stritch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 18, 1887 |
| Died | June 13, 1947(aged 60) Marquette, Michigan,US |
| Education | St. Mary's College University of Propaganda Apollinarus University |
Francis Joseph Magner(March 18, 1887 – June 13, 1947) was an Americanprelateof theRoman Catholic Church.He served as bishop of theDiocese of Marquettein Michigan from 1941 to 1947.
Biography
[edit]Early life
[edit]Francis Magner was born on March 18, 1887, inWilmington, Illinois,to James and Margaret (née Follen) Magner.[1]He was the third of eight children; one sister, Elizabeth Manger, joined theSisters of Mercyand one brother, James Manger, also became apriest.[2]James Magner the elder worked as afarmerandmerchant,also serving as a city commissioner andalderman.[2]
After graduating fromSt. Ignatius CollegeinChicago,Francis Magner attendedSt. Mary's Collegein St. Marys, Kansas.[1]He continued his studies in Rome at thePontifical North American College.[1]Magner earned aDoctor of Philosophydegree from theUniversity of Propagandain 1909, and aBachelor of Canon Lawdegree fromApollinarus Universityin 1911.[3]
Priesthood
[edit]While in Rome, Magner wasordainedto the priesthood by ArchbishopJames Edward Quigleyfor theArchdiocese of Chicagoon May 17, 1913.[4]After his ordination, Magner held the following parish assignments in Illinois:
- Curateat St. Mary Nativity inJoliet[5]
- Curate at St. Pius V in Chicago
- Curate at St. Mel in Chicago
- Curate at St. Francis Xavier inWilmette[5]
- Pastor of St. James inHighwood(1924 to 1927)
- Pastor of St. Mary inEvanston(1927 to 1941)[1]
Magner was named amonsignorin 1939.[3]
Bishop of Marquette
[edit]On December 21, 1940, Magner was appointed the seventh bishop of the Diocese of Marquette byPope Pius XII.[4][6]He received hisepiscopalconsecrationon February 24, 1941, from ArchbishopSamuel Stritch,with BishopsEugene J. McGuinnessandWilliam O'Brienserving asco-consecrators,atHoly Name Cathedralin Chicago.[4]His installation took place atSt. Peter CathedralinMarquetteon March 20, 1941.[7]
During his six-year tenure, Magner provided attention to the mission parishes of the diocese, established the diocesan newspaper, promoted U.S. Laymen's Retreat Association, and created seven catechetical schools.[7]
Death and legacy
[edit]Francis Manger died on June 13, 1947, after a long illness in Marquette, at age 60.[3]He is buried in the crypt of St. Peter Cathedral.[7]
References
[edit]- ^abcdCurtis, Georgina Pell (1947).The American Catholic Who's Who.Vol. VII. Grosse Pointe, MI: Walter Romig.
- ^ab"Magner Genealogy".Clan Magner Association.
- ^abc"BISHOP F.J. MAGNER OF MARQUETTE, MICH".The New York Times.1947-06-14.
- ^abcCheney, David M."Bishop Francis Joseph Magner".Catholic-Hierarchy.org.
- ^ab"EVANSTON PRIEST NAMED BISHOP OF MARQUETTE, MICH".Chicago Tribune.1940-12-24.
- ^"POPE NAMES MAGNER MARQUETTE BISHOP; Pastor of St. Mary's Church in Evanston Is Elevated".timesmachine.nytimes.com.Retrieved2022-07-11.
- ^abc"12 bishops have led the diocesan church".Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette.2007-07-20. Archived fromthe originalon 2017-01-06.Retrieved2011-08-19.
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