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.

While a theological student in his native country, he accepted an invitation from one of his uncles to come to the United States in 1859.

[1] He then enrolled at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,[2] where he proved to be a talented student.

Prendergast then served as a curate at St. Paul's Church in Philadelphia until May 1866, when he was transferred to the mission in Susquehanna Depot on account of his health.

[4] For 15 years he continued his work as vicar general and pastor of St. Malachy's, and assisted Archbishop Ryan in ordaining priests, administering Confirmation, dedicating churches, chapels and schools, officiating at the reception of novices and at the solemn profession of numerous nuns in the archdiocese.

[4] In attendance at his installation was the likes of Mayor John E. Reyburn and Judge Mayer Sulzberger.