Daniel Francis Feehan
Daniel Francis Feehan (born September 24, 1855 in Athol , Massachusetts , USA , † July 19, 1934 ) was a Roman Catholic clergyman and bishop of Fall River .
Life
Daniel Francis Feehan received the sacrament of ordination for the diocese of Springfield on December 29, 1879 . Before his appointment as bishop, he was most recently pastor of St. Bernard’s in Fitchburg .
On July 3, 1907 appointed him Pope Pius X to the Bishop of Fall River . The Bishop of Springfield, Thomas Daniel Beaven , ordained him episcopal on September 19 of that year ; Co- consecrators were the Bishop of Providence , Matthew Harkins , and the Bishop of Hartford , Michael Tierney .
During his tenure, he founded 36 parishes and a welfare office. He paid special attention to the diocesan childcare facilities.
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Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Our History. In: Homepage. Fall River Diocese , accessed February 22, 2016 .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Wilhelm Stang |
Bishop of Fall River 1907–1934 |
James Edwin Cassidy |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Feehan, Daniel Francis |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American clergyman, Bishop of Fall River |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 24, 1855 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Athol , Massachusetts , USA |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 19, 1934 |