Alexander Joseph McGavick

Alexander Joseph McGavick (August 21, 1863 August 25, 1948) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of La Crosse from 1921 until his death in 1948.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Alexander Joseph McGavick
Bishop of La Crosse
titular bishop of Marcopolis
DioceseDiocese of La Crosse
AppointedNovember 21, 1921
Term endedAugust 25, 1948 (his death)
PredecessorJames Schwebach
SuccessorJohn Patrick Treacy
Other post(s)Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago (1899-1921)
Orders
OrdinationJune 11, 1887
by Patrick Feehan
ConsecrationMay 1, 1899
by Patrick Feehan
Personal details
Born(1863-08-21)August 21, 1863
DiedAugust 25, 1948(1948-08-25) (aged 85)
La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
EducationSt. Viator College
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