John Quinn Weitzel
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| The Most Reverend John Quinn Weitzel M.M. | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Samoa-Pago Pago | |
| Diocese | Samoa-Pago Pago |
| Appointed | June 9, 1986 |
| Installed | October 29, 1986 |
| Term ended | May 31, 2013 |
| Predecessor | First bishop |
| Successor | Peter Brown |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 11, 1955 by Raymond Aloysius Lane |
| Consecration | October 29, 1986 by Pio Taofinu'u Joseph Anthony Ferrario Patrick Vincent Hurley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 10, 1928 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 30, 2022 (aged 94) Maryknoll, New York, U.S. |
John Quinn Weitzel M.M. (May 10, 1928 – December 30, 2022) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as bishop of the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago in American Samoa.[1]
Biography
Early life
Weitzel was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 10, 1928.[2] Weitzel attended St. Francis Xavier School in LaGrange and St. Luke School in River Forest during his early education.[3] During his secondary years, he went to Fenwick High School, but transferred during his junior year to attend Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary, a preparatory school for those considering priesthood.[3] He then studied at Maryknoll Venard Apostolic College and Maryknoll Seminary, graduating with a bachelor's in philosophy and a master's in religious education from the latter.[3]
He was ordained a Catholic priest for the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America on June 11, 1955.[1] Afterwards, he was assigned to promotional and fundraising work in the Chicago area, before returning to New York in 1967 to work as Maryknoll Assistant Director of Development.[3] He was granted an overseas mission in Falealupo in Western Samoa in 1978.[3]
Bishop of Samoa-Pago Pago
Pope John Paul II appointed Weitzel as the first bishop of the newly-erected diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago on June 9, 1986.[1] He was consecrated on October 29, 1986 by Pio Taofinu'u, with Joseph Ferrario and Patrick Vincent Hurley as co-consecrators.
Weitzel's letter of resignation as bishop of Samoa-Pago Pago was accepted by Pope Francis on Friday, May 31, 2013.[1][4]
Death
Weitzel died on December 30, 2022, following a short illness.[5][6]
See also
- Catholic Church hierarchy
- Catholic Church in the United States
- Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
- List of Catholic bishops of the United States
- Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 Back to citation occurrence 1.2 Back to citation occurrence 1.3 "Bishop John Quinn Weitzel, M.M., Bishop of Samoa-Pago Pago, American Samoa". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved August 26, 2010.
- Back to citation "2015 Maryknoll Society Jubilarians". Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. June 28, 2015. Archived from the original on January 5, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- Back to citation occurrence 3.0 Back to citation occurrence 3.1 Back to citation occurrence 3.2 Back to citation occurrence 3.3 Back to citation occurrence 3.4 "Rev. Quinn Weitzel, 94". Wednesday Journal. January 24, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- Back to citation "American Samoa praises retiring Catholic bishop for services to country". RNZ. June 3, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- Back to citation "Bishop Quinn Weitzel, M.M. passes away at 94". Talanei. January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- Back to citation "Bishop John Quinn Weitzel passes away after a short illness". Samoa News. December 31, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2023.