Martin Michael Johnson (March 18, 1899 – January 29, 1975) was the Bishop of Nelson, British Columbia, Canada for 18 years. He then became Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from 1964 to 1969.
Most Rev. Martin Michael Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Vancouver | |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Vancouver |
| Installed | 1964 |
| Term ended | 1969 |
| Predecessor | William Mark Duke |
| Successor | James Carney |
| Previous post(s) |
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| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1924 - Priest |
| Consecration | 1936 - Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Martin Michael Johnson March 18, 1899 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | January 29, 1975 (aged 75) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Curriculum Vitae
editMartin Johnson was born on March 18, 1899, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Ordination
editIn 1924, Martin Johnson became a priest, in the Diocese of Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.
Consecration
editIn 1936, Martin Johnson became consecrated as bishop and became Bishop of Nelson. In 1954 he became Coadjutor Archbishop of Vancouver and then was appointed as Archbishop of Vancouver in 1964 and retired in 1969.
Martin Johnson died on January 29, 1975, as Archbishop Emeritus of Vancouver.
Legacy
edit- He helped the Christian Brothers of Ireland, establish the high school of St. Thomas More Collegiate, which provided Catholic education in the cities of Burnaby & New Westminster.
Service to God
edit- Priest for 51 years
- Bishop for 38 years
Notes
editJohnson is noted for being a great organizer & fundraiser. He centralized Catholic services and restructured Catholic education.
He was also the first Bishop of the new Diocese of Nelson, British Columbia.
