George Thomas Montgomery

George Thomas Montgomery was the first Americanborn Bishop of the Diocese of MontereyLos Angeles , serving in that capacity from 18961902.

Bishop Montgomery was born in Saint Lawrence, Kentucky. He was ordained a priest in December 1879 and became a bishop in January 1894. He assisted his predecessor as coadjutor of what was then referred to as the Diocese of MontereyLos Angeles, and became the ordinary of the diocese when Mora retired in May 1896. During his term Bishop Montgomery faced significant bigotry, but he proved to be both a capable church and civic leader. Among other contributions, he demanded that government recognize the right of parents to send their children to schools of their choice. Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, California is named in his honor. Bishop Montgomery was a relative of Zachariah Montgomery and aviation pioneer John J. Montgomery, who both also lived in California.

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