Lawrence B. Casey
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 | |
Died | June 15, 1977 Paterson, New Jersey, US | (aged 71)
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
Auxiliary Bishop of Rochester
On February 10, 1953, Casey was appointed
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.