Edward William O'Rourke
Edward William O'Rourke (born October 31, 1917 in Downs , Illinois , USA ; † September 29, 1999 ) was Bishop of Peoria .
Life
Edward William O'Rourke received on 28 May 1944, the sacrament of Holy Orders .
On May 24, 1971, Pope Paul VI appointed him . to the Bishop of Peoria. The Archbishop of Chicago , Cardinal John Cody , ordained him episcopal on July 15 of that year ; Co- consecrators were the Bishop Emeritus of Peoria, John Baptist Franz , and the Bishop of Saint Cloud , George Henry Speltz .
On January 22, 1990, Pope John Paul II accepted the resignation put forward by Edward William O'Rourke for reasons of age.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| John Baptist Franz |
Bishop of Peoria 1971–1990 |
John Joseph Myers |
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| SURNAME | O'Rourke, Edward William |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American clergyman, Bishop of Peoria |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 31, 1917 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Downs , Illinois , USA |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 29, 1999 |