George Avis Fulcher
George Avis Fulcher (born January 30, 1922 in Columbus , Ohio , USA ; † January 25, 1984 ) was an American clergyman and Roman Catholic bishop of Lafayette, Indiana .
Life
George Avis Fulcher received on 28 February 1948, the sacrament of Holy Orders .
On May 24, 1976, Pope Paul VI appointed him . as titular bishop of Morosbisdus and auxiliary bishop in Columbus . The Bishop of Columbus, Edward John Herrmann , donated him episcopal ordination on July 18 of the same year ; Co- consecrators were the Archbishop of Cincinnati , Joseph Louis Bernardin , and the Bishop of Cleveland , James Aloysius Hickey .
Pope John Paul II named George Avis Fulcher Bishop of Lafayette, Indiana on February 8, 1983 . The inauguration followed on April 14 of the same year.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond Joseph Gallagher |
Bishop of Lafayette, Indiana 1983–1984 |
William Leo Higi |
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| SURNAME | Fulcher, George Avis |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American clergyman, Roman Catholic Bishop of Lafayette, Indiana |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 30, 1922 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Columbus , Ohio, USA |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 25, 1984 |