Francis Thomas Hurley

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His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Francis Thomas Hurley
Archbishop of Anchorage
SeeArchdiocese of Anchorage
In officeMay 4, 1976
March 3, 2001
PredecessorJohn Joseph Thomas Ryan
SuccessorRoger Lawrence Schwietz
Other post(s)Bishop of Juneau
Auxiliary Bishop of Juneau
Orders
OrdinationJune 16, 1951
by John Joseph Mitty
ConsecrationMarch 19, 1970
by Mark Joseph Hurley
Personal details
Born(1927-01-12)January 12, 1927
San Francisco, California, US
DiedJanuary 10, 2016(2016-01-10) (aged 88)
Anchorage, Alaska, US
DenominationRoman Catholic
Styles of
Francis Thomas Hurley
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleMonsignor

Francis Thomas Hurley (January 12, 1927 – January 10, 2016) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as archbishop of the Archdiocese of Anchorage in Alaska from 1976 to 2001. He previously served as bishop of the Diocese of Juneau in Alaska from 1971 to 1976 and as auxiliary bishop there from 1970 to 1971.[1]

Biography

Early life

Francis Hurley was born in San Francisco, California, one of five children of Mark Hurley and Josephine (née Keohane) Hurley. Francis Hurley was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop John Mitty on June 16, 1951.

Auxiliary Bishop and Bishop of Juneau

On February 4, 1970, Hurley was appointed auxiliary bishop and apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Juneau and titular bishop of Daimlaig by Pope Paul VI.[1] Hurley received his episcopal consecration on March 19, 1970, from Bishop Mark Hurley, his brother,[2] with Bishops William McManus and Joseph Bernardin, serving as co-consecrators.

Pope Paul appointed Hurley as the second bishop of Juneau on July 20, 1971;[1] he was installed on September 8, 1971. During his tenure, Hurley expanded Catholic ministry in the smaller and more remote communities of the diocese, getting his pilot's license so he could fly there.[1] Hurley helped implement the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, such as promoting more active roles for the laity.

Archbishop of Anchorage

Paul VI appointed Hurley as the second archbishop of the Archdiocese of Anchorage on May 4, 1976. He was installed on July 8, 1976.

Pope John Paul II accepted Hurley's resignation as archbishop of Anchorage on March 3, 2001. After his retirement, Hurley stayed active in the church. In 2010, he presided over the funeral of former Alaskan Governor Wally Hickel.[3] Hurley died in Anchorage on January 10, 2016, at age 88, after suffering from heart disease since at least 2010.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Former Anchorage Archbishop Francis Hurley dead at 88". Alaska Dispatch News. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
  2. ^ "Retired Anchorage Archbishop Hurley dies at 88". National Catholic Register. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
  3. ^ "Retired Anchorage Archbishop Francis Hurley dies at age 88". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved 2016-01-11.[permanent dead link‍]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
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 Archbishop Emeritus of Anchorage
2001–2016 		Succeeded by
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Preceded by Archbishop of Anchorage
1976–2001 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Juneau
1971–1976 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
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 Auxiliary Bishop of Juneau
1970–1971 		Succeeded by
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