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ishop John Vertin (first row, third from the left) was the builder of the first stone cathedral and the third bishop of Marquette from 1879 until 1899. Fr. Frederick Eis (standing in the center) was Bishop Vertin's immediate successor as Bishop of Marquette (who eventually became the fourth bishop of Marquette from 1899 until 1922). Fr. Edward Jacker (seated at the right) was Bishop Baraga's faithful co-worker.
photo - diocese collectionBishop John Vertin, 1879-1899
Born July 17, 1844 - Doblice Parice in Slovenia
Ordained August 31, 1866 - Marquette
Consecrated September 14, 1879 - Negaunee
Died February 26, 1899 - Marquette
John Vertin was the last priest whom Bishop Baraga ordained and the only one he ordained in Marquette
photo - diocese collectionBishop Frederick Eis, 1899-1922
Born January 20, 1843 at Arbach - Germany
Ordained October 30, 1870 - Marquette
Consecrated August 12, 1899 - Marquette
Resigned June 27,1922
Died May 5, 1926 - Marquette
Frederick Eis was the last seminarian accepted by Bishop Baraga.
