Richard Thomas Guilfoyle

Richard Thomas Guilfoyle (December 22, 1892 – June 10, 1957) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the third bishop of the Diocese of Altoona, Pennsylvania from 1936 to 1957.

Richard Thomas Guilfoyle
Bishop of Altoona
In office1936-57
PredecessorJohn Joseph McCort
SuccessorHoward Joseph Carroll
Orders
OrdinationJune 2, 1917
ConsecrationNovember 30, 1937
by John Mark Gannon
Personal details
Born(1892-12-22)December 22, 1892
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
DiedJune 10, 1957(1957-06-10) (aged 64)
NationalityAmerican
DenominationRoman Catholic

Biography

Guilfoyle was born near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and studied at St. Bonaventure College in Olean, New York. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 2, 1917. He then served as a curate at St. Stephen Church in Oil City until 1921, when he became secretary to Bishop John Mark Gannon. He also served as pastor of St. Peter's Cathedral and chancellor of the Diocese of Erie.

On August 8, 1936, he was appointed Bishop of Altoona by Pope Pius XI. He received his episcopal consecration on the following November 30 from Archbishop John Mark Gannon, assisted by Archbishop Thomas Walsh and Bishop Francis Joseph Tief. He later died at age 64.

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References
    Catholic Church titles
    Preceded by
    John Joseph McCort    		 Bishop of Altoona
    1936–1957    		 Succeeded by
    Howard Joseph Carroll
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