Francis Peter Leipzig

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Francis Peter Leipzig
Bishop of Baker
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
DioceseBaker
In office1950 to 1971
PredecessorJoseph Francis McGrath
SuccessorThomas Joseph Connolly
Previous postBishop of Baker City
Orders
OrdinationApril 17, 1920
by Alexander Christie
ConsecrationSeptember 12, 1951
by Edward Daniel Howard
Personal details
Born(1895-06-29)June 29, 1895
Chilton, Wisconsin, US
DiedJanuary 17, 1981(1981-01-17) (aged 85)
Beaverton, Oregon, US
DenominationRoman Catholic
ParentsFrancis and Mary (née Cordy) Leipzig
EducationMount Angel Seminary
St. Francis Seminary
MottoMaria me custodiat
(May Mary protect me)

Francis Peter Leipzig (June 29, 1895—January 17, 1981) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of Baker City in Oregon from 1950 to 1971.

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