Francis Patrick Keough

Francis Patrick Keough (December 30, 1890 December 8, 1961) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Providence in Rhode Island from 1934 to 1947 and as archbishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore in Maryland from 1947 until his death.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Francis Patrick Keough
Archbishop of Baltimore
SeeArchdiocese of Baltimore
AppointedNovember 29, 1947
InstalledFebruary 24, 1948
Term endedDecember 8, 1961
PredecessorMichael Joseph Curley
SuccessorLawrence Shehan
Orders
OrdinationJune 10, 1916
by John Joseph Nilan
ConsecrationMay 22, 1934
by Amleto Giovanni Cicognani
Personal details
Born(1890-12-30)December 30, 1890
New Britain, Connecticut, US
DiedDecember 8, 1961(1961-12-08) (aged 70)
Baltimore, Maryland, US
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
Previous post(s)Bishop of Providence (1934-1947)
EducationSt. Thomas Seminary
Grand Seminary of Saint-Sulpice
St. Bernard's Seminary
MottoMaria Spes Nostra
(Mary, our hope)
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