Arthur Joseph Gilbert

Background

Gilbert, Arthur Joseph was born on October 26, 1915 in Hedley, C., Canada. Son of George Miles and Ethel May (Carter) Gilbert.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, St. Francis Xavier U., Nova Scoti, Canada, 1938; Bachelor of Theology, Holy Heart Seminary, Halifax, Nova Scoti, 1943.

Career

Ordained priest, Roman Catholic Church, 1943; curate, St. Andrew's (N.B.) Parish also secretary to, bishop of St. John (N.B.), 1943-1944; chancellor, Diocese of St. John, 1944-1949; director, Catholic Orphanage, Saint John, 1949-1955; pastor, St. Pius X Parish, Saint John, 1955-1969; pastor, St. Joseph's Parish, Saint John, 1969-1971; pastor, St. Joachim's Parish, Saint John, 1971-1974; bishop of, St. John, 1974-1986; bishop emeritus, St. John, since 1986.

Achievements

• Arthur Joseph Gilbert has been listed as a noteworthy Bishop by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chancellor, Chairman of the Board St. Thomas U., Fredericton, N.B., 1974-1986.

Connections

Father:

George Miles Gilbert

Mother:

Ethel May (Carter) Gilbert