James Francis Carney

Most Rev. James Francis Carney
Archbishop of Vancouver
Province British Columbia
Diocese Archdiocese of Vancouver
Enthroned 1969
Reign ended 1990
Predecessor Martin Michael Johnson
Successor Adam Exner
Orders
Ordination 1942 - Priest
Consecration 1966 - Bishop
Personal details
Birth name James Francis Carney
Born June 28, 1915(1915-06-28)
Vancouver, Canada
Died September 16, 1990(1990-09-16) (aged 75)
Vancouver, Canada
Nationality Canadian
Denomination Roman Catholic

James Francis Carney (June 28, 1915 – September 16, 1990), He became Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver, British Columbia in 1964 until his death in 1990.

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Curriculum Vitae

James Carney was born on June 28, 1915, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Ordination

In 1942, James Carney became a priest, in Vancouver, Canada.

Consecration

In 1966, James Carney became consecrated as bishop and became Archbishop of Vancouver in 1969.

James Carney died on September 16, 1990, as Archbishop of Vancouver.

Legacy

Service to God

Notes

James Carney is noted for being a great supporter of Catholic education & priestly vocations.

He was also the first Archbishop of Vancouver that came from Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Religious titles
Preceded by
Martin Michael Johnson
Archbishop of Vancouver
1969–1990
Succeeded by
Adam Joseph Exner