Francis_Thomas_Hurley References

Styles of
**Francis Thomas Hurley**
Styles of; Francis Thomas Hurley
Reference style	The Most Reverend
Spoken style	Your Excellency
Religious style	Monsignor

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Francis Thomas Hurley
His Excellency, The Most Reverend; Francis Thomas Hurley
Archbishop of Anchorage
See	Archdiocese of Anchorage
In office	May 4, 1976; March 3, 2001
Predecessor	John Joseph Thomas Ryan
Successor	Roger Lawrence Schwietz
Other post(s)	Bishop of Juneau; Auxiliary Bishop of Juneau
Orders
Ordination	June 16, 1951; by John Joseph Mitty
Consecration	March 19, 1970; by Mark Joseph Hurley
Personal details
Born	January 12, 1927; San Francisco, California, US
Died	January 10, 2016 (aged 88); Anchorage, Alaska, US
Denomination	Roman Catholic

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]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e "Former Anchorage Archbishop Francis Hurley dead at 88". Alaska Dispatch News. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
^ "Retired Anchorage Archbishop Hurley dies at 88". National Catholic Register. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
^ "Retired Anchorage Archbishop Francis Hurley dies at age 88". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved 2016-01-11.^{[
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External links

Official site of the Holy See

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by –	Archbishop Emeritus of Anchorage 2001–2016	Succeeded by –
Preceded by John Ryan	Archbishop of Anchorage 1976–2001	Succeeded by Roger Schwietz, OMI
Preceded by Robert O'Flanagan	Bishop of Juneau 1971–1976	Succeeded by Michael Kenny
Preceded by –	Auxiliary Bishop of Juneau 1970–1971	Succeeded by –

[Death-1] "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.^{[
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v t e Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Anchorage–Juneau
Archbishops of Anchorage	John Joseph Thomas Ryan Francis Thomas Hurley Roger Lawrence Schwietz Paul Dennis Etienne
Archbishops of Anchorage–Juneau	Andrew E. Bellisario
Churches	Cathedrals Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral, Anchorage Co-Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Juneau Shrine National Shrine of St. Thérèse, Juneau Parishes Holy Family, Anchorage
Education	High schools Holy Rosary Academy, Anchorage Lumen Christi Junior/Senior High School, Anchorage
Priests	Segundo Llorente Michael William Warfel
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v t e Roman Catholic Diocese of Juneau
Bishops	Robert Dermot O'Flanagan Francis Thomas Hurley Michael Hughes Kenny Michael William Warfel Edward J. Burns Andrew E. Bellisario
Churches	Cathedral Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Shrine National Shrine of St. Thérèse
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