Robert P. Maginnis

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedSeptember 14, 2022(2022-09-14) (aged 88)
Darby, Pennsylvania, U.S.
MottoStay with us Lord
Styles of
Robert Patrick Maginnis
Reference style
Spoken style
Your Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Robert Patrick Maginnis (December 22, 1933 – September 14, 2022) was an American

Roman Catholic Church. He served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
from 1996 to 2010.

Early life and education

Robert Maginnis was born in

priesthood at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia.[2] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1955.[2]

Priesthood

Maginnis was

ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by Archbishop John Krol on May 13, 1961.[3] He was a member of the first ordination class ordained by Archbishop Krol.[1] After his ordination, Maginnis was assigned as a curate at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Abington, Pennsylvania, where he remained for three years.[2] He then served at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Chester, Pennsylvania, from 1964 to 1967.[2] In 1967, Maginnis was named assistant director of the Archdiocesan Department of Youth Activities.[1] He later became director of the department in 1981, serving in that position until 1988.[1]

Maginnis was elevated to the rank of

Catholic Charities Appeal, archdiocesan moderator of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and a member of the city's Youth Services Commission.[4]

Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

On January 24, 1996, Maginnis was appointed an

Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.[3] He selected as his episcopal motto: "Stay with us, Lord" from Luke 24:29.[5] In addition to his episcopal duties, Maginnis served as pastor of St. Colman Parish in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, from 1996 to 2004.[2]

In 2004, Maginnis was named head of the Secretariat for Evangelization.[6] He also oversaw the Archdiocesan Metropolitan Tribunal, Chancery Office, the Office for Consecrated Life, the Office for Research and Planning, the Office for Black Catholics, and the Office for Hispanic Catholics.[6]

Retirement

Upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75, Maginnis submitted his letter of resignation to the Pope in December 2008.

confirmations in Chester and Delaware Counties, and spend the rest of his retirement reading and studying.[7] He was replaced as an auxiliary bishop by Monsignor John J. McIntyre.[7]

Maginnise died at Villa Saint Joseph in Darby, Pennsylvania after suffering a lengthy illness. His funeral is due to be held at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.

Nelson J. Perez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, paid tribute to Maginnis as a "man of great joy and charity" who possessed the "true spirit of a missionary disciple".[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION (CYO) HOLDS 15th ANNUAL HALL OF FAME AWARDS DINNER". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. 2008-04-18. Archived from the original on 2010-12-13.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "CURRICULUM VITAE of MOST REVEREND ROBERT P. MAGINNIS, D.D., AUXILIARY BISHOP OF PHILADELPHIA". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. 2008-04-18.
  3. ^ a b c d "Bishop Robert Patrick Maginnis". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.[self-published source]
  4. ^ a b Goldwyn, Ron (1996-01-25). "CARDINAL NAMES BISHOPS< MSGRS. MAGINNIS, MARTINO TO BE ADVISERS". Philadelphia Daily News.
  5. ^ "Coat of Arms". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
  6. ^ a b "POPE BENEDICT XVI ACCEPTS RESIGNATION OF BISHOP ROBERT MAGINNIS AND NAMES MONSIGNOR JOHN McINTYRE AS AUXILIARY BISHOP". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. 2010-06-08. Archived from the original on 2010-06-13.
  7. ^ a b Gambino, Matthew (2010-06-08). "One bishop retires, a new one is welcomed". The Catholic Standard & Times.
  8. ^ "Bishop Robert Maginnis, retired auxiliary of Philadelphia, dies at age 88". Catholic Philly. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
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 Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia
1996–2010 		Succeeded by
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Preceded by Auxiliary Bishop of Siminina
1996–2022 		Succeeded by
Vacant
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