Regis Canevin


John Francis Regis Canevin
Bishop of Pittsburgh
Archbishop of Pelusium
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Pittsburgh
AppointedJanuary 16, 1903
PredecessorRichard Phelan
SuccessorHugh Charles Boyle
Orders
OrdinationJune 4, 1879
by John Tuigg
ConsecrationFebruary 24, 1903
by Patrick John Ryan
Personal details
Born(1853-06-05)June 5, 1853
DiedMarch 22, 1927(1927-03-22) (aged 73)
MottoDominus aedificet domum
(May the Lord build the house)
Styles of
Regis Canevin
Reference styleThe Right Reverend
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleArchbishop

John Francis Regis Canevin (June 5, 1853 – March 22, 1927) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania from 1904 to 1921. He was named a personal archbishop in 1904.