Diocese of Quincy

The Diocese of Quincy, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, was a historic diocese in the United States. Established in 1853 by Pope Pius IX, it encompassed parts of western Illinois and existed for only four years before its suppression. Its territory was reassigned to the newly erected Diocese of Alton in 1857, and the see of Quincy later became a titular see.

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Diocese: Diocese of Quincy
Status:	Historic
Rite:	Latin
Type:	Suffragan diocese
Country:	United States
Region:	Illinois
Existence:	1853–1857
Predecessor Dioceses:	Diocese of Chicago
Successor Dioceses:	Diocese of Alton
Chancery Address:	Quincy, Illinois

Establishment

The Diocese of Quincy was erected on 29 July 1853 by Pope Pius IX from territory previously part of the Diocese of Chicago to serve the growing Catholic population in western Illinois.

History

The diocese operated for a brief period amid rapid expansion of Catholic settlement in the region. Its sole residential bishop oversaw the establishment of parishes and institutions before the see was suppressed on 9 January 1857. The territory was then incorporated into the new Diocese of Alton, whose own boundaries later evolved into the present Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.

Geography

The diocese covered counties in western Illinois along the Mississippi River, including areas around Quincy.

Mother Church

The pro-cathedral was located in Quincy, Illinois; no permanent cathedral was completed during the diocese's short existence.

Leadership

Past Bishops

Name	Tenure	Notes
Henry Damian Juncker	1853–1857	First and only bishop of Quincy; transferred to Diocese of Alton.

According to historical Church records.

Titular Status

The former see of Quincy is now a titular see, assigned to bishops who do not hold residential jurisdiction.

Fun facts

Below are some fun facts about the Diocese of Quincy:

Did you know? The Diocese of Quincy lasted only four years, making it one of the shortest-lived dioceses in United States Catholic history.

Surprise! Its first and only bishop, Henry Damian Juncker, later became the first bishop of the successor Diocese of Alton.

Here's something cool: The diocese was created to serve German and Irish immigrants settling along the Mississippi River in western Illinois.

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External Links

• Catholic-Hierarchy entry for Quincy