Paul Francis Reding

Paul Francis Reding was a Canadian prelate who served as the seventh Bishop of Hamilton from November 1973 until his death in 1982.

Career

He was ordained on June 3, 1950 and was appointed Titular Bishop of Liberalia and Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton on July 2, 1966. At the time of his appointment, he was the rector of the Cathedral of Christ the King and chancellor of the diocese.
He was appointed the bishop of Hamilton in 1973. During his tenure as bishop, he ordained future cardinal, Thomas Christopher Collins to the priesthood. He died from cancer on December 8, 1982. His resting place is located at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burlington.
Halton Catholic District School Board has a secondary school in Milton was named in his honour.