Francis Kelley

Francis Clement Kelley (October 23, 1870 February 1, 1948) was a Canadian-born Catholic bishop. He was the second Bishop of Oklahoma City, as well as an author and diplomat. He was a Catholic priest for 54 years, and bishop for 23 years.

Francis Clement Kelley
Bishop of Oklahoma City-Tulsa
SeeOklahoma City
In officeJune 25, 1924 February 1, 1948
PredecessorTheophile Meerschaert
SuccessorEugene J. McGuinness
Orders
OrdinationAugust 23, 1893
Personal details
Born(1870-10-23)October 23, 1870
Vernon River, Prince Edward Island, Canada
DiedFebruary 1, 1948 (aged 77)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
OccupationPriest, author
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