Francis Joseph Christian

Francis Joseph Christian is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Manchester in New Hampshire, and the titular bishop of Quincy.


Francis Joseph Christian
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Manchester
Titular Bishop of Quincy
ArchdioceseBoston
DioceseManchester
AppointedApril 2, 1996
InstalledMay 14, 1996
Term endedFebruary 1, 2018
Other postsTitular Bishop of Quincy
Orders
OrdinationJune 29, 1968
ConsecrationMay 14, 1996
by Leo Edward O'Neil, Odore Joseph Gendron, and Joseph John Gerry
Personal details
BornPeterborough, New Hampshire
MottoTO LOVE IN DEED AND TRUTH
Styles of
Francis Joseph Christian
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Biography

Christian is originally from Jaffrey, New Hampshire. He was born October 8, 1942 in Peterborough, New Hampshire.

Pope John Paul II appointed him as the Auxiliary Bishop of Manchester, and he was consecrated bishop on May 14, 1996. On February 1, 2018, Pope Francis accepted his resignation. He is pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Nashua, New Hampshire.

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See also

References

    Episcopal succession

    Catholic Church titles
    Preceded by
    Auxiliary Bishop of Manchester
    19962018
    Succeeded by


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