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Roman Catholic Archbishop (1922–2011) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Austin-Emile Burke (January 22, 1922 – August 12, 2011) was a Canadian Prelate of the Catholic Church.
Austin-Emile Burke | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Halifax | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Archdiocese of Halifax |
| In office | 1991–1998 |
| Predecessor | James Martin Hayes |
| Successor | Terrence Thomas Prendergast |
| Previous post(s) | Prelate |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | March 25, 1950 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 22, 1922 |
| Died | August 12, 2011 (aged 89) |
| Coat of arms | |
Austin-Emile Burke was born in Sluice Point, Nova Scotia, and ordained a priest on March 25, 1950. Burke was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Yarmouth on February 1, 1968, and consecrated on May 14, 1968. Burke was appointed archbishop of the Archdiocese of Halifax on July 8, 1991, and installed September 19, 1991. Burke retired on January 13, 1998.
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