Lawrence Frederik Schott

American bishop (1907–1963)
Lawrence Frederik Schott
Auxiliary Bishop of Harrisburg
In office1956-1963
Orders
OrdinationJuly 15, 1935
ConsecrationMay 1, 1956
Personal details
Born(1907-07-26)July 26, 1907
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedMay 11, 1963(1963-05-11) (aged 55)
NationalityAmerican
DenominationRoman Catholic

Lawrence Frederik Schott (July 26, 1907 – May 11, 1963) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania from 1956 to 1963.

Biography

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Schott was ordained to the priesthood on July 15, 1935.

He was appointed Harrisburg bishop on March 1, 1956, and titular bishop of 'Eluza'. Schott was consecrated on May 1, 1956. He died while still in office.[1]

Notes

  1. ^ Lawrence Frederik Schott[self-published source]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Auxiliary Bishop of Harrisburg
1956–1963
Succeeded by
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Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg
Bishops
Ordinaries
Jeremiah F. Shanahan
Thomas McGovern
John W. Shanahan
Philip R. McDevitt
George L. Leech
Joseph Thomas Daley
William H. Keeler
Nicholas C. Dattilo
Kevin C. Rhoades
Joseph P. McFadden
Ronald William Gainer
Timothy C. Senior
Auxiliaries
Lawrence F. Schott
Joseph T. Daley
Churches
Cathedral
Cathedral of St. Patrick, Harrisburg
Basilicas
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Conewago
Basilica of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Danville
Parishes
St. Edward's Church, Shamokin
St. Mary's Church, Lancaster
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