Anthony Dominic Pellicer

Anthony Dominic Pellicer (December 7, 1824 – April 14, 1880) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He was the first Bishop of San Antonio, serving from 1874 until his death in 1880.

Biography Early life and ministry Pellicer was born on December 7, 1824, in St. Augustine, Florida, the son of Francisco Pellicer and Margarita Joaneda (who died in childbirth). His grandfather was Francisco Pellicer, a Menorcan carpenter who came to Florida as a member of Andrew Turnbull's colony at New Smyrna but later led the rebellion against him. He had a twin brother, Andrew, and was baptized as Antonio Domenzo Ambrosio Pellicer on July 5, 1825.

After his mother's death, Pellicer was raised in the home of his second cousin, Dominic Manucy. After his ordination, Pellicer was appointed pastor of St. Peter's Church in Montgomery, where he built a new church and made expeditions to Mexico and Cuba to raise funds for the project. By the end of his tenure, there was a Catholic population of 48,000 as well as 38 priests, 50 churches, and 25 parochial schools.

Pellicer, who suffered from diabetes, died at his residence in San Antonio on April 14, 1880, aged 55. He is buried beneath San Fernando Cathedral.