Church Catholic Church Ordination June 8, 1895 See Titular See of Emmaus Consecration March 19, 1945 | Name Joseph Donahue Appointed January 27, 1945 Died April 26, 1959 | |
In office March 19, 1945 - April 26, 1959 | ||
Joseph Patrick Donahue (November 6, 1870 – April 26, 1959) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York from 1945-1959.
Biography
Born in New York City, Joseph Donahue was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of New York on June 8, 1895.
Pope Pius XII appointed him as the Titular Bishop of Emmaüs and Auxiliary Bishop of New York on January 27, 1945. He was consecrated a bishop by Archbishop Francis Spellman on March 19, 1945. The principal co-consecrators were Bishops John O'Hara, C.S.C. of Buffalo and New York Auxiliary Bishop James McIntyre.
Bishop Donahue continued to serve as an auxiliary bishop until his death on April 26, 1959 at the age of 88.
References
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