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Herbert Bevard

1946 – 2025

Catholic bishop

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About Herbert Bevard

Lived 1946 – 2025 (aged 79). Herbert Bevard was an American catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Herbert Armstrong Bevard (February 24, 1946 – September 20, 2025) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as bishop of the Diocese of Saint Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands from 2008 until 2020.

Biography

Early life Herbert Bevard was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 24, 1946. He converted from Presbyterianism to Catholicism in 1964, when he was a high school senior. After deciding to become a priest, Bevard entered St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.

He was ordained to the priesthood by Cardinal John Krol for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia in 1972.

Retirement and death Pope Francis accepted Bevard's resignation on September 18, 2020, and appointed Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington to temporarily run the diocese as apostolic administrator. He died in Wilmington on September 20, 2025, at the age of 79.

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Herbert Armstrong Bevard

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Herbert Bevard?

Catholic bishop

When was Herbert Bevard born?

Herbert Bevard was born on 24 February 1946 in Baltimore.

When did Herbert Bevard die?

Herbert Bevard died on 20 September 2025 in Wilmington.

What was Herbert Bevard's occupation?

Herbert Bevard was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Herbert Bevard?

Herbert Bevard was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Herbert Bevard

· Wikidata: Q1607996

· DBpedia: Herbert Bevard

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