René Henry Gracida: key obituary facts
Is René Henry Gracida dead? Yes. René Henry Gracida died on May 1, 2026, at age 102.
Cause of death: René Henry Gracida's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was René Henry Gracida known for?
He was known as American Roman Catholic bishop.
More about René Henry Gracida
Born: 9 June 1923.
Place of birth: New Orleans.
Gender: male.
Occupation: Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, Catholic bishop.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Rice University, University of Houston, Saint Vincent Seminary.
Also known as: Rene Henry Gracida.
René Henry Gracida, an American Roman Catholic prelate and bishop of Corpus Christi from 1983 to 1997 and of Pensacola–Tallahassee from 1975 to 1983, died on May 1, 2026.
He was 102. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 9, 1923, he later served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Miami from 1971 to 1975.
During World War II, Gracida flew 32 missions in the U.S. Army Air Corps before earning a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Houston and working as an architect for several years.
René Henry Gracida, 102, American Roman Catholic prelate, bishop of Corpus Christi (1983–1997) and Pensacola–Tallahassee (1975–1983).