Francis Henry Gavisk

Background

Gavisk, Francis Henry was born on April 6, 1856 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Son of Michael and Mary (Tierney) Gavisk.

Education

Educated Saint Meinrad’s (Indiana) College and Seminary. (Doctor of Laws, Notre Dame, 1914). Reporter and editor Evansville Courier, 1874-1880.

Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1885.

Assistant rector Saint John's Church, Indianapolis, 1885-1890, rector, since 1890. Chancellor of Diocese of Indianapolis, since 1899.

Vicar General, 1918. Appointed Prothonotary Apostolic by Pope Benedict, 1919.

Career

Assistant rector Saint John's Church, Indianapolis, 1885-1890, rector, since 1890. Vicar General, 1918; director Family Welfare Society, Indianapolis.

Achievements

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

Membership

Member National Conference Charities and Correction (vice president 1910-1915, president 1915-1916). Member Board of State Charities of Indiana, since 1907. Member Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Indianapolis Art Association

Connections

Father:

Michael Gavisk

Mother:

Mary (Tierney) Gavisk