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Francis Joseph Christian
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Manchester
Titular Bishop of Quincy
ArchdioceseBoston
DioceseManchester
AppointedApril 2, 1996
InstalledMay 14, 1996
Term endedFebruary 1, 2018
Other post(s)Titular Bishop of Quincy
Orders
OrdinationJune 29, 1968
ConsecrationMay 14, 1996
by Leo Edward O'Neil, Odore Joseph Gendron, and Joseph John Gerry
Personal details
Born
MottoTO LOVE IN DEED AND TRUTH
Styles of
Francis Joseph Christian
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Francis Joseph Christian is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Manchester in New Hampshire, and the titular bishop of Quincy.

Biography

Christian is originally from Jaffrey, New Hampshire.

Pope John Paul II appointed him as the Auxiliary Bishop of Manchester, and he was consecrated bishop on May 14, 1996. On February 1, 2018, Pope Francis accepted his resignation. He is pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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Episcopal succession

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Auxiliary Bishop of Manchester
1996–2018
Succeeded by