John J. McMahon (bishop)
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John Joseph McMahon (September 27, 1875 – December 31, 1932) was an American
Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Trenton
in New Jersey from 1928 until his death in 1932.
Biography
Early life
John McMahon was born on September 27, 1875, in
Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome.[1]
McMahon was
ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Buffalo on May 20, 1900.[2] On returning to New York, he served as a curate in parishes in Jamestown and Buffalo before becoming pastor of a parish in Newfane.[1] He also served as assistant superintendent of diocesan schools and director of the Holy Name Society.[1]
Bishop of Trenton
On March 2, 1928, McMahon was appointed the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Trenton by
St. Joseph's Cathedral.[2] He was installed at St. Mary's Cathedral, Trenton, New Jersey on May 10, 1928.[1]
After four years as bishop, John McMahon died in Buffalo at age 57 on December 31, 1932.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e "A History of Trenton, 1679–1929". The Trenton Historical Society.
- ^ a b c d "Bishop John Joseph McMahon". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.[self-published source]