Paul Francis Reding
| The Most Reverend Paul Francis Reding | |
|---|---|
| Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Hamilton |
| Installed | September 14, 1973 |
| Term ended | December 8, 1983 |
| Predecessor | Joseph Francis Ryan |
| Successor | Anthony F. Tonnos |
| Previous posts | Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton and Titular Bishop of Liberalia (1966–1973) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 3, 1950 |
| Consecration | September 14, 1966 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1925 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | December 8, 1982 (aged 57) |
| Buried | Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington, Ontario, Canada |
Paul Francis Reding (February 14, 1924 – December 8, 1983) was a Canadian prelate who served as the seventh Bishop of Hamilton from November 1973 until his death in 1982.[1]
Career
He was ordained on June 3, 1950 and was appointed Titular Bishop of Liberalia and Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton on July 2, 1966. At the time of his appointment, he was the rector of the Cathedral of Christ the King and chancellor of the diocese.[2]
He was appointed the bishop of Hamilton in 1973. During his tenure as bishop, he ordained future cardinal, Thomas Christopher Collins to the priesthood. He died from cancer on December 8, 1982. His resting place is located at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burlington.[3][4]
Halton Catholic District School Board has a secondary school in Milton was named in his honour.
References
- Back to citation "Bishops" (PDF). Hamilton Diocese. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- Back to citation "Catholic News Service - Newsfeeds, 8 July 1966". Catholic News Service. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
- Back to citation "Bishops". Diocese of Hamilton. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
- Back to citation Cheney, David M. "Bishop Paul Francis Reding". Retrieved April 23, 2013.