Francis Joseph Schenk

Francis Joseph Schenk (April 1, 1901 – October 28, 1969) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.

[1] He then studied for the priesthood at St. Paul Seminary, receiving a Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree in 1926.

[2] He continued his studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., where he earned a doctorate in canon law in 1928.

[2] He received his episcopal consecration on May 24, 1945, from Archbishop John Murray, with Bishops Thomas Welch and Aloisius Muench serving as co-consecrators.

[3] He also founded summer boarding schools for children of the thousands of Mexican migrant workers who worked in the diocese.