Michael James Gallagher | |
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Bishop of Detroit | |
See | Diocese of Detroit |
In office | November 18, 1918 – January 20, 1937 |
Predecessor | John Samuel Foley |
Successor | Edward Aloysius Mooney |
Other post(s) | Bishop of Grand Rapids 1915 - 1918 |
Orders | |
Ordination | March 19, 1893 by Simon Aichner |
Consecration | September 8, 1915 by Henry Richter |
Personal details | |
Born | November 18, 1866 Auburn, Michigan, US |
Died | January 20, 1937 (age 70) Detroit, Michigan, US |
Denomination | Catholic Church |
Education | Mungret College University of Innsbruck |
Michael James Gallagher (November 16, 1866 – January 20, 1937) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Detroit in Michigan from 1918 until his death in 1937. He also served as coadjutor bishop and bishop of the Diocese of Grand Rapids in Michigan from 1915 to 1918. Gallagher became known for his sponsorship and protection of Charles Coughlin, an antisemitic and profascist priest with a large radio audience in the United States.
Styles of Michael James Gallagher | |
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Reference style | The Most Reverend |
Spoken style | Your Excellency |
Religious style | Bishop |
Posthumous style | not applicable |