John E. McCarthy
John Edward McCarthy (born June 21, 1930) is an American Roman Catholic bishop; he was the third Roman Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Austin (1985-2001).
Early life
McCarthy was born in Houston, Texas, to George McCarthy and Grace O'Brien McCarthy. McCarthy graduated from St. Thomas High School in Houston,TX and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of St. Thomas in Houston in 1956. He was also awarded a master's degree in theology from the University of St. Thomas in 1979.[1]
Priest and bishop
McCarthy was ordained to the priesthood May 25, 1956 for the then Diocese of Galveston. Rev. McCarthy was consecrated auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston on March 14, 1979.
After serving as Houston's auxiliary bishop, he was appointed Bishop of Austin on December 24, 1985,[2] and installed on February 26, 1986.
Bishop McCarthy, who had headed the Austin Diocese since 1985, was granted his request to retire on Jan. 2, 2001.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Bishop John E. McCarthy". Diocese of Austin. Retrieved 31 December 2010.
- ↑ Auten, Roseana (December 27, 1996). "Austin Ain't Boys' Town". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 31 December 2010.
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Episcopal succession
| Catholic Church titles | ||
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| Preceded by – |
Bishop Emeritus of Austin 2001–Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Vincent Madeley Harris |
Bishop of Austin 1985–2001 |
Succeeded by Gregory Michael Aymond |
| Preceded by – |
Auxiliary Bishop of Galveston-Houston 1979–1985 |
Succeeded by – |
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