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 by James Edward Quigley |
| Consecration | February 24, 1941 by Samuel 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 American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Marquette in Michigan from 1941 to 1947.
Biography
[edit]Early life
[edit]Francis Magner was born on March 18, 1887, in Wilmington, Illinois, to James and Margaret (née Follen) Magner.[1] He was the third of eight children; one sister, Elizabeth Manger, joined the Sisters of Mercy and one brother, James Manger, also became a priest.[2] James Magner the elder worked as a farmer and merchant, also serving as a city commissioner and alderman.[2]
After graduating from St. Ignatius College in Chicago, Francis Magner attended St. Mary's College in St. Marys, Kansas.[1] He continued his studies in Rome at the Pontifical North American College.[1] Magner earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Propaganda in 1909, and a Bachelor of Canon Law degree from Apollinarus University in 1911.[3]
Priesthood
[edit]While in Rome, Magner was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop James Edward Quigley for the Archdiocese of Chicago on May 17, 1913.[4] After his ordination, Magner held the following parish assignments in Illinois:
- Curate at St. Mary Nativity in Joliet[5]
- Curate at St. Pius V in Chicago
- Curate at St. Mel in Chicago
- Curate at St. Francis Xavier in Wilmette[5]
- Pastor of St. James in Highwood (1924 to 1927)
- Pastor of St. Mary in Evanston (1927 to 1941)[1]
Magner was named a monsignor in 1939.[3]
Bishop of Marquette
[edit]On December 21, 1940, Magner was appointed the seventh bishop of the Diocese of Marquette by Pope Pius XII.[4][6] He received his episcopal consecration on February 24, 1941, from Archbishop Samuel Stritch, with Bishops Eugene J. McGuinness and William O'Brien serving as co-consecrators, at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago.[4] His installation took place at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette on 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]- ^ a b c d Curtis, Georgina Pell (1947). The American Catholic Who's Who. Vol. VII. Grosse Pointe, MI: Walter Romig.
- ^ a b "Magner Genealogy". Clan Magner Association.
- ^ a b c "BISHOP F.J. MAGNER OF MARQUETTE, MICH". The New York Times. 1947-06-14.
- ^ a b c Cheney, David M. "Bishop Francis Joseph Magner". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.
- ^ a b "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. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ^ a b c "12 bishops have led the diocesan church". Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette. 2007-07-20. Archived from the original on 2017-01-06. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
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