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Francis J. Haas

1889 births | 1953 deaths | christianity in michigan | history of civil rights in the united states | history of labor relations in the united states | people from racine, wisconsin | religion in grand rapids, michigan | roman catholic bishops


Francis J. Haas (1889-1953) was an American Roman Catholic bishop and advocate for social justice. He was bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids from 1943 until his death in 1953.

Early Life and Training

Labor Relations

Civil Rights

He was a member of President Harry Truman's President's Committee on Civil Rights, 1946-1947.

Sources

  • Francis J. Haas Papers >

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