Joseph Raphael John Crimont
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Joseph Raphael John Crimont, SJ
(February 2, 1858 - May 20, 1945) was a 20th century bishop
in the Catholic Church
in the United States
. He served as the Vicar Apostolic of Alaska
from 1917-45.
, Crimont had professed religious vows
as a Jesuit, and was ordained a Catholic priest
on August 28, 1888. On March 28, 1904 he was named the third Prefect Apostolic of Alaska. Pope
Benedict XV named him Titular Bishop
of Ammaedara and the first Vicar Apostolic of Alaska on February 15, 1917. He was consecrated a bishop on July 25, 1917 by Archbishop Alexander Christie
of Oregon City. The co-consecrators were Bishops Edward John O'Dea
of Seattle
and Augustine Francis Schinner
of Spokane
. Pope Pius XI named Walter James Fitzgerald
, SJ as Coadjutor
Vicar Apostolic on December 14, 1938. He served the vicariate until his death on May 20, 1945.
Society of Jesus
The Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...
(February 2, 1858 - May 20, 1945) was a 20th century bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
in the Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
in the United States
United States
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. He served as the Vicar Apostolic of Alaska
Roman Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the northwestern United States, comprising the northern regions of the state of Alaska. It is led by a prelate bishop which serves as pastor of the mother church, Cathedral of the...
from 1917-45.
Biography
Born in Ferrières, FranceFrance
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, Crimont had professed religious vows
Religious vows
Religious vows are the public vows made by the members of religious communities pertaining to their conduct, practices and views.In the Buddhist tradition, in particular within the Mahayana and Vajrayana tradition, many different kinds of religious vows are taken by the lay community as well as by...
as a Jesuit, and was ordained a Catholic priest
Priest
A priest is a person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities...
on August 28, 1888. On March 28, 1904 he was named the third Prefect Apostolic of Alaska. Pope
Pope
The Pope is the Bishop of Rome, a position that makes him the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church . In the Catholic Church, the Pope is regarded as the successor of Saint Peter, the Apostle...
Benedict XV named him Titular Bishop
Titular bishop
A titular bishop in various churches is a bishop who is not in charge of a diocese.By definition a bishop is an "overseer" of a community of the faithful, so when a priest is ordained a bishop the tradition of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches is that he be ordained for a specific place...
of Ammaedara and the first Vicar Apostolic of Alaska on February 15, 1917. He was consecrated a bishop on July 25, 1917 by Archbishop Alexander Christie
Alexander Christie
Alexander Christie was a fur trader and was Governor of the Red River Settlement from 1833 to 1839 and from 1844 to 1846...
of Oregon City. The co-consecrators were Bishops Edward John O'Dea
Edward John O'Dea
Edward John O'Dea was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Seattle from 1896 until his death in 1932....
of Seattle
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle
The Archdiocese of Seattle is an archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the U.S. state of Washington. Headquartered in Seattle, the archdiocese encompasses all counties in the state west of the Cascade Range. Its cathedral is St. James Cathedral, and its present archbishop is J...
and Augustine Francis Schinner
Augustine Francis Schinner
Augustine Francis Schinner was a Roman Catholic bishop.-Biography:...
of Spokane
Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane
The Diocese of Spokane is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the U.S. state of Washington. Headquartered in Spokane, the diocese encompasses Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Spokane, Adams, Whitman, Franklin, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield and Asotin Counties...
. Pope Pius XI named Walter James Fitzgerald
Walter James Fitzgerald
Walter James Fitzgerald, S.J. was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as Vicar Apostolic of Alaska from 1945 until his death in 1947...
, SJ as Coadjutor
Coadjutor bishop
A coadjutor bishop is a bishop in the Roman Catholic or Anglican churches who is designated to assist the diocesan bishop in the administration of the diocese, almost as co-bishop of the diocese...
Vicar Apostolic on December 14, 1938. He served the vicariate until his death on May 20, 1945.