Carl Anthony Fisher facts for kids
Quick facts for kids |
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| Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Los Angeles |
| Appointed | December 23, 1986 |
| Reign ended | September 3, 1993 |
| Other posts | Titular Bishop of Tlos |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 2, 1973 |
| Consecration | February 23, 1987 by Roger Michael Mahony, John James Ward, Juan Alfredo Arzube |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 24, 1945 Pascagoula, Mississippi |
| Died | September 3, 1993 (aged 47) Los Angeles, California |
| Buried | Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels |
| Alma mater | St. Joseph Seminary (DC) |
Carl Anthony Fisher (November 24, 1945 – September 2, 1993) was an important African-American leader in the Catholic Church. He served as an auxiliary bishop in Los Angeles from 1987 until he passed away in 1993. He made history as the first (and so far, only) Black Catholic bishop on the West Coast.
Bishop Fisher was a member of the Society of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart. This is a special religious group that focuses on serving African Americans. He was the third Josephite to become a bishop.
Carl Anthony Fisher's Life
Early Life and Priesthood
Carl Anthony Fisher was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He studied at Epiphany Apostolic College and St. Joseph's Seminary. On June 2, 1973, he became a priest for the Society of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart.
After becoming a priest, he worked in Baltimore for some time. He served at Historic St Francis Xavier Church starting in 1982.
Becoming a Bishop
On December 23, 1986, Carl Anthony Fisher was chosen for a very important role. He was named an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. An auxiliary bishop helps the main bishop lead a large area. He was also given the title of titular bishop of Tlos.
He officially became a bishop on February 23, 1987. This was a historic moment. He was the first African-American Catholic bishop to serve west of Texas. As of 2022, he remains the only one in that region.
Bishop Fisher passed away in 1993 at the age of 47, while still serving in his role.
