Lawrence B. Casey
American prelate
His Excellency, The Most Reverend Lawrence Bernard Casey | |
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| Bishop of Paterson Titular Bishop of Cea | |
| See | Diocese of Paterson |
| Predecessor | James Johnston Navagh |
| Successor | Frank Joseph Rodimer |
| Other post(s) | Auxiliary Bishop of Rochester |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 7, 1930 |
| Consecration | May 5, 1954 by Francis Spellman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1905-09-06)September 6, 1905 Rochester, New York, US |
| Died | June 15, 1977(1977-06-15) (aged 71) Paterson, New Jersey, US |
| Buried | Calvary Cemetery, Paterson, New Jersey |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Parents | Joseph Leo Casey and Agnes Madeline (née Switzer) Casey |
| Education | St. Andrew's Preparatory Seminary St. Bernard's Seminary |
Lawrence Bernard Brennan Casey (September 6, 1905 – June 15, 1977) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Paterson in New Jersey (1966–1977). He previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Rochester in New York (1954-1966).
Biography
Early life
Lawrence Casey was born in Rochester, New York, to Joseph Leo and Agnes Madeline (née Switzer) Casey.[1] He studied at St. Andrew's Preparatory Seminary from 1919 until 1924, when he entered St. Bernard's Seminary.[1]
Casey was ordained to the priesthood on June 7, 1930.[2] After his ordination, he served as a curate at St. Mary's Parish in Rochester. He then served as secretary to Bishops John O'Hern (1932-1933), Edward Mooney (1933-1937), and James E. Kearney (1937-1946).[1] Casey was named rector of Holy Cross Parish in 1946 and of Sacred Heart Cathedral, both in Rochester, in 1952.[1]
Auxiliary Bishop of Rochester
On February 10, 1953, Casey was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Rochester and Titular Bishop of Cea by Pope Pius XII.[2] He received his episcopal consecration on May 5, 1953, from Cardinal Francis Spellman, with Bishops Walter Foery and Alexander M. Zaleski serving as co-consecrators.[2]
Bishop of Paterson
Following the death of Bishop James Navagh, Casey was named bishop of the Diocese of Paterson on March 4, 1966.[2] Pope Paul VI accepted Casey's resignation as bishop of Paterson on June 13, 1977.[2] Lawrence Casey died in Paterson just two days later on June 15, 1977, at age 71.
References
- ^ a b c d Curtis, Georgina Pell (1961). The American Catholic Who's Who. Vol. XIV. Grosse Pointe, Michigan: Walter Romig.
- ^ a b c d e "Bishop Lawrence Bernard Brennan Casey". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.[self-published source]
| Catholic Church titles | ||
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| Preceded by Wesceslau Nazareno Ponti, O.F.M. Cap. | Titular Bishop of Cea May 5, 1953 – March 4, 1966 | Succeeded by – |
| Preceded by – | Auxiliary Bishop of Rochester May 5, 1953 – March 4, 1966 | Succeeded by – |
| Preceded by | Bishop of Paterson March 4, 1966 – June 13, 1977 | Succeeded by |
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- Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Paterson
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- Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, Whippany
- St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Paterson
- St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Passaic
- St. Mary's Church, Wharton/Dover
- High schools, diocesan
- DePaul Catholic High School, Wayne
- Morris Catholic High School, Denville
- Pope John XXIII Regional High School, Sparta
- High schools, other
- Academy of Saint Elizabeth, Convent Station
- Delbarton School, Morristown
- Mary Help of Christians Academy, North Haledon
- Saint Vincent Martyr School, Madison
- Villa Walsh Academy, Morristown
- High schools, defunct
- Don Bosco Tech, Paterson (closed 2002)
- Neumann Prep, Wayne (closed 1990)
- Paterson Catholic, Paterson (closed 2010)
- Paul VI, Clifton (closed 1970)
- Pope Pius XII, Passaic (closed 1983)
- Hospitals
- St. Clare's Hospital, Boonton Township
- St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson
- St. Mary's Hospital, Passaic
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