John Selby Spence

John Selby Spence (May 19, 1909 – March 7, 1973) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as titular bishop of Aggersel and auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington in the District of Columbia from 1964 until his death in 1973.

Biography

Early life John Spence was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 19, 1909. He attended St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, Maryland then went to the Pontifical North American College in Rome.

Priesthood

Spence was ordained into the priesthood in Rome by Cardinal Francesco Marchetti Selvaggiani to the priesthood on December 5, 1933, for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. He remained pastor at Sacred Heart Parish.

Death John Spence died in Washington on March 7, 1973, at age 63.