Edmond Francis Prendergast


Edmond Francis Prendergast
Archbishop of Philadelphia
Archbishop Prendergast circa 1911
ChurchRoman Catholic
ArchdiocesePhiladelphia
AppointedMay 29, 1911
In office1911–1918
PredecessorPatrick John Ryan
SuccessorDennis Joseph Dougherty
Previous post(s)Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia (1896–1911)
Orders
OrdinationNovember 17, 1865
by James Frederick Wood
ConsecrationFebruary 24, 1897
by Patrick John Ryan
RankMetropolitan Archbishop
Personal details
Born(1843-05-03)May 3, 1843
DiedFebruary 26, 1918(1918-02-26) (aged 74)
NationalityIrish

Edmond Francis Prendergast (May 3, 1843 – February 26, 1918) was an Irish-born Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Philadelphia from 1911 until his death in 1918.