Francis Gordon

Background

Gordon, Francis was born on August 29, 1860 in Tryszczn. Poland. Son of Thomas and Anna (de Rozycki) Gordon.

Education

Student philosophy and theology, Gregorian University, Rome.

Career

Came to the United States, 1881. Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1889. Rector Saint Stanislaus school and manager Polish Public Company, Chicago, 1889-1892.

Professor College of Resurrection Fathers, Adrianople, Turkey, 1893-1894.

Acting procurator general at mother house of Resurrection Fathers. Rome, 1895-1896; superior at Saint Stanislaus House, 1896-1899.

Founder Saint Mary's of the Angels parish, 1899, Polish Daily News, Chicago, 1890, Macierz Polska, The Young Men's Catholic Association of North. America, 1897. Delegate general of the Congregation of the Resurrection for United States and Canada, 1918.

Achievements

• Francis Gordon has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:

Thomas Gordon

Mother:

Anna (de Rozycki) Gordon