Francis Gilfillan
Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Joseph
About Francis Gilfillan
Lived 1872 – 1933 (aged 60). Francis Gilfillan was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Francis Gilfillan DD (February 16, 1872 – January 13, 1933) was an Irish-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as coadjutor bishop and bishop of the Diocese of St. Joseph in Missouri from 1922 until his death in 1933.
Biography
Early life Francis Gilfillan was born on February 16, 1872, in Aughavas, County Leitrim in Ireland. He received his classical education at St. Mary's Seminary in Moyne, County Longford, from 1886 to 1889. From 1889 to 1894, he studied philosophy and theology at St. Patrick's College in Carlow, Ireland. He received his episcopal consecration on November 8, 1922, from Archbishop John J. Glennon, with Bishops Christopher E. Byrne and Thomas F. Lillis serving as co-consecrators. at the Cathedral of Saint Louis.
Death and legacy Francis Gilfillan died at his residence in St. Joseph on January 13, 1933, at age 60.
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Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Joseph
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Francis Gilfillan was born on 16 February 1872 in County Leitrim.
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Francis Gilfillan died on 13 January 1933 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
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