About Paul Francis Reding
Lived 1925 – 1983 (aged 58). Paul Francis Reding was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Paul Francis Reding (February 14, 1924 – December 8, 1983) was a Canadian prelate who served as the seventh Bishop of Hamilton from November 1973 until his death in 1982.
Career He was ordained on June 3, 1950 and was appointed Titular Bishop of Liberalia and Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton on July 2, 1966. At the time of his appointment, he was the rector of the Cathedral of Christ the King and chancellor of the diocese.
He was appointed the bishop of Hamilton in 1973. During his tenure as bishop, he ordained future cardinal, Thomas Christopher Collins to the priesthood. He died from cancer on December 8, 1982. His resting place is located at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burlington.
Halton Catholic District School Board has a secondary school in Milton was named in his honour.
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Roman Catholic bishop (1925–1983)
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Paul Francis Reding was born on 14 February 1925 in Hamilton.
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Paul Francis Reding died on 21 May 1983.
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Paul Francis Reding was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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