Francis Joseph Tief
| Most Rev. Francis Joseph Tief | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Concordia | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Concordia |
| In office | April 6, 1921—June 11, 1938 |
| Predecessor | John Francis Cunningham |
| Successor | Francis Augustine Thill |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 13, 1908 |
| Consecration | March 30, 1921 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 7, 1881 Port Chester, New York |
| Died | September 22, 1965 (aged 84) Port Chester, New York |
Francis Joseph Tief (March 7, 1881—September 22, 1965) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Concordia from 1921 to 1938.
Francis Tief was born in Port Chester, New York, to John and Catherine (née Glynn) Tief, who were both from Ireland. After studying at Niagara University for one year, he attended St. Bonaventure's College in Allegany, from where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1905. Tief was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Charles H. Colton on June 13, 1908. He briefly served as a curate at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in New York City before becoming the first resident pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Webb City, Missouri. In 1910 he became rector of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kansas City, and was named vicar general of the Diocese of Kansas City in 1916.
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