Austin-Emile Burke

Austin-Emile Burke (January 22, 1922 – August 12, 2011) was a Canadian Prelate of the Catholic Church.

Austin-Emile Burke
Archbishop of Halifax
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeArchdiocese of Halifax
In office1991–1998
PredecessorJames Martin Hayes
SuccessorTerrence Thomas Prendergast
Orders
OrdinationMarch 25, 1950
Personal details
Born(1922-01-22)January 22, 1922
DiedAugust 12, 2011(2011-08-12) (aged 89)
Previous post(s)Prelate
Coat of armsAustin-Emile Burke's 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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