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John Quinn Weitzel M.M. (May 10, 1928 – December 30, 2022) was an American
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of the
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who served as bishop of the
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in
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.


Biography


Early life

Weitzel was born in
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,
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, on May 10, 1928. He was ordained a Catholic priest for the
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on June 11, 1955.


Bishop of Samoa-Pago Pago

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appointed Weitzel as the first bishop of the newly-erected diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago on June 9, 1986. He was consecrated on October 29, 1986 by
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, with Joseph Ferrario, and Patrick Vincent Hurley as co-consecrators. Weitzel's letter of resignation as bishop of Samoa-Pago Pago was accepted by
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on Friday, May 31, 2013.


Death

Weitzel died on December 30, 2022, following a short illness.


See also

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References


External links


Roman Catholic Diocese of Samoa–Pago Pago Official Site


1928 births 2022 deaths Roman Catholic bishops of Samoa–Pago Pago Bishops appointed by Pope Francis 21st-century Roman Catholic bishops in the United States Clergy from Chicago Maryknoll bishops American Roman Catholic missionaries Roman Catholic missionaries in American Samoa Catholics from Illinois {{Oceania-RC-bishop-stub