Francis Joseph Magner

Francis Joseph Magner (March 18, 1887 – June 13, 1947) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.

[2] James Magner the elder worked as a farmer and merchant, also serving as a city commissioner and alderman.

[3] On December 21, 1940, Magner was appointed the seventh bishop of the Diocese of Marquette by Pope Pius XII.

[4][6] He received his episcopal consecration on February 24, 1941, from Archbishop Samuel Stritch, with Bishops Eugene J. McGuinness and William O'Brien serving as co-consecrators, at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago.

[7] During his six-year tenure, Magner provided attention to the mission parishes of the diocese, established the diocesan newspaper, promoted U.S. Laymen's Retreat Association, and created seven catechetical schools.