Christopher Edward Byrne


Christopher Edward Byrne
Bishop of Galveston
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeDiocese of Galveston
AppointedJuly 18, 1918
InstalledNovember 10, 1918
Term endedApril 1, 1950
PredecessorNicolaus Aloysius Gallagher
SuccessorWendelin Joseph Nold
Orders
OrdinationSeptember 23, 1891
by Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick
ConsecrationNovember 10, 1919
by Archbishop John J. Glennon
Personal details
Born(1867-04-21)April 21, 1867
Byrnesville, Missouri
DiedApril 1, 1950(1950-04-01) (aged 82)
Galveston, Texas, US
BuriedCalvary Cemetery, Galveston
ParentsPatrick and Rose Byrne
EducationSt. Mary's College
St. Mary's Seminary

Christopher Edward Byrne (April 21, 1867 – April 1, 1950) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Galveston in Texas from 1918 until his death.