Daniel James Gercke
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Daniel James Gercke (October 9, 1874 – March 19, 1964) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Tucson in Arizona from 1923 to 1960.
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Daniel James Gercke | |
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Bishop of Tucson Titular Archbishop of Cotyaeum | |
Appointed | June 21, 1923 |
Installed | June 21, 1923 |
Term ended | September 28, 1960 |
Predecessor | Henry Regis Granjon |
Successor | Francis Joseph Green |
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Ordination | June 1, 1901 by Patrick John Ryan |
Consecration | November 6, 1924 by Dennis Joseph Dougherty |
Personal details | |
Born | (1874-10-09)October 9, 1874 |
Died | March 19, 1964(1964-03-19) (aged 89) |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Parents | Christopher and Catherine (née Shea) Gercke |
Education | St. Charles Borromeo Seminary St. Joseph's College, Philadelphia |
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