Alexander Joseph McGavick

Background

Mcgavick, Alexander Joseph was born on August 22, 1863 in Fox Lake, Illinois, United States. Son of James and Catherine (Watt) M.

Education

Master of Arts, Saint Viator’s College, Kankakee, Illinois, 1887.

Career

Early life, ordination and ministry

After receiving his early education in the local public schools, he entered Saint Viator College at Kankakee in 1879. On June 11, 1887, he was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Patrick Feehan. He then served as a curate at All Saints Church in Chicago until 1897, when he became pastor of Saint John"s Church.

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. 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.

In addition to his duties as an auxiliary bishop, he became pastor of Holy Angels Church in 1900. Bishop of Louisiana Crosse, Wisconsin

Following the death of Bishop James Schwebach, McGavick was named the fourth Bishop of Louisiana Crosse, Wisconsin, on November 21, 1921.

Achievements

• Alexander Joseph Mcgavick has been listed as a noteworthy bishop. by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Some incentives to right living

Connections

Father:

James M.

Mother:

Catherine (Watt) M.