NameGeorge Albert Guertin 
Birth17 Feb 1869, Nashua, New Hampshire, USA
OccupationBishop
FlagsClergy
Notes for George Albert Guertin
George Albert Guertin entered religious life, becoming Bishop Guertin whofounded the Bishop Guertin School in Nashua, New Hampshire. BishopGuertin was the third Bishop of Manchester. He was born 17 Feb., 1869,in Nashua, New Hampshire, was educated in the parochial schools of hisnative city, after which he went to St. Charles College, Sherbrooke,Province of Québec, and St. Hyacinthe College, Province of Québec, topursue his classical studies. He then entered St. John's Seminary,Brighton, Massachusetts, and was the first graduate of that institutionwho became a bishop. He was ordained on 17 Dec., 1892. Having displayedzeal and ability in parochial work, he was appointed third Bishop ofManchester, 2 Jan., 1907, and consecrated 19 March, 1907. Under hisguidance the diocese continued to grow steadily and healthily.