About Alfred Michael Watson
Lived 1908 – 1990 (aged 81). Alfred Michael Watson was an American catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Alfred Michael Watson (July 11, 1908 – January 4, 1990) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the seventh bishop of the Diocese of Erie in Pennsylvania (1969–1982). He previously served as an auxiliary bishop of Erie from 1965 to 1969.
Biography
Early life Alfred Watson was born on July 11, 1908, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Watson attended Cathedral Preparatory School in Erie. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Erie on May 10, 1934 in Erie by Bishop John Mark Gannon. During his tenure, he ordained 88 priests, but was forced to close or merge several Catholic schools. Retirement and death After breaking his hip and undergoing surgery, Watson retired as bishop of Erie on July 16, 1982. He on January 4, 1990 in Erie at age 81.
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Catholic bishop (1908-1990)
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Alfred Michael Watson was born on 11 July 1908 in Erie.
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Alfred Michael Watson died on 4 January 1990 in Erie.
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Alfred Michael Watson was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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Alfred Michael Watson was American.
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