Background
Tief, Francis Joseph was born on March 7, 1881 in East Port Chester, Connecticut, United States. Son of John and Catherine (Glynn) Tief.
Tief, Francis Joseph was born on March 7, 1881 in East Port Chester, Connecticut, United States. Son of John and Catherine (Glynn) Tief.
Niagara U., 1 year; Bachelor of Arts, St. Bonaventure’s College, Allegany, New York, 1905.
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1908. Assistant Our Lady of Lourdes Church, New York, 1908. Pastor Sacred Heart Church, Webb City, Missoury, 1908-1910. Rector Cathedral, Kansas City, Missoury, 1910-1916. Vicar general Kansas City Diocese, 1916-1921. Consecrated bishop of Concordia, March 30, 1921.