Francis Peter Leipzig
| Francis Peter Leipzig | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Baker | |
| In office | 1950—1971 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | April 17, 1920 by Archbishop Alexander Christie |
| Consecration | September 12 1951 by Archbishop Edward Daniel Howard |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 29, 1895 Chilton, Wisconsin |
| Died | January 17, 1981 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Parents | Francis and Mary (née Cordy) Leipzig |
| Education | St. Francis Seminary |
| Alma mater | Mount Angel Seminary |
Francis Peter Leipzig (June 29, 1895—January 17, 1981) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Baker from 1950 to 1971.
Francis Leipzig was born in Chilton, Wisconsin, the fourth child of Francis and Mary (née Cordy) Leipzig. He enrolled at St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee, but later moved with his family to Portland, Oregon. He attended Mount Angel Seminary and then studied theology at St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park, California. He was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Alexander Christie on April 17, 1920. He served as a curate at St. James Church in McMinnville and afterwards at Good Shepherd Church in Sheridan. He was transferred to the Cathedral of Portland in 1921. He was pastor of St. Mary Church in Corvallis for seven years before being transferred to St. Mary Church in Eugene.
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