Alexander Joseph McGavick
Alexander Joseph McGavick (August 22, 1863 – August 25, 1948) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Bishop of the Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin from 1921 until his death in 1948.
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Biography
Early life, ordination and ministry
Alexander McGavick was born in Fox Lake, Illinois, to James and Catherine (née Watt) McGavick, who were Irish immigrants.[1] After receiving his early education in the local public schools, he entered St. Viator College at Kankakee in 1879.[2] He later graduated in 1887 with a Master of Arts degree.[3] On June 11, 1887, he was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Patrick Feehan.[4] He then served as a curate at All Saints Church in Chicago until 1897, when he became pastor of St. John's Church.[3]
Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago
On December 2, 1898, McGavick was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago and titular bishop of Marcopolis by Pope Leo XIII.[4] He received his episcopal consecration on May 1, 1899 from Archbishop Feehan, with Bishops Edward Joseph Dunne and Maurice Francis Burke serving as co-consecrators, at Holy Name Cathedral.[4] In addition to his duties as an auxiliary bishop, he became pastor of Holy Angels Church in 1900.[3]
Bishop of La Crosse, Wisconsin
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Bishop McGavick was the founder of Aquinas High School in La Crosse.[5]
See also
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Preceded by | Bishop of La Crosse 1921–1948 |
Succeeded by John Patrick Treacy |
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