Francis Xavier Ford


Francis Xavier Ford

Bishop Emeritus of Kaying (Meizhou)
Bishop Ford in 1951
InstalledApril 11, 1946
Term endedFebruary 21, 1952
Other post(s)Vicar Apostolic of Kaying
(1935–1946)
Orders
OrdinationDecember 5, 1917
ConsecrationSeptember 21, 1935
by Bishop James Anthony Walsh, MM
Personal details
BornJanuary 11, 1892
DiedFebruary 21, 1952(1952-02-21) (aged 60)
A prison in Guangzhou, China
Buriedlocation unknown
NationalityAmerican
Alma materMaryknoll Seminary
Styles of
Francis X. Ford
Reference styleThe Right Reverend
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleHis Excellency
Posthumous styleServant of God

Francis Xavier Ford, MM (January 11, 1892 - February 21, 1952) was an American Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Kaying from 1946 until his death in 1952. He was a member of the Maryknoll Missionaries in China. Because of his torture by the Communist regime and death in prison, he is considered a martyr. His cause for his canonization has begun, granting him the religious title of Servant of God.