Theophile Meerschaert
The Right Reverend Theophile Meerschaert | |
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| Bishop of Oklahoma | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Oklahoma |
| In office | 2 June 1891 – 21 February 1924 |
| Predecessor | Ignatius Jean, O.S.B. |
| Successor | Francis Kelley |
| Previous post(s) | Vicar Apostolic of Indian Territory Titular Bishop of Sidyma |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 23 December 1847 by Charles Andre Anthonis |
| Consecration | 8 September 1891 by Francis Janssens |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 August 1847 Russignies, East Flanders, Belgium |
| Died | 21 February 1924 (aged 76) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Signature | |
| Styles of Theophile Meerschaert | |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Monsignor |
| Posthumous style | none |
Theophile Meerschaert (24 August 1847 – 21 February 1924) was a Belgian-born prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as the Bishop of the Diocese of Oklahoma (and its predecessor) in the United States from 1891 until his death in 1924.