Thomas Cusack (bishop)
Auxiliary Bishop of New York | |
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Education | St. Joseph's Provincial Seminary |
Motto | Alias oves habeo (I have other sheep) |
Thomas Francis Cusack (February 22, 1862 – July 12, 1918) was an American clergyman of the
Cusack previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York from 1904 to 1915.
Biography
Early life
Thomas Cusack was born in Manhattan to James and Honora (née Boland) Cusack.[1] His parents were Irish immigrants who came to the United States on their honeymoon.[2] His childhood was spent on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, where he attended the parochial school of St. James Parish.[3]
Cusack then went to high school at St. Francis Xavier's College in Manhattan, graduating there in 1880.[3] He continued his preparation for the priesthood at St. Joseph's Provincial Seminary in Troy, New York.[2]
Priesthood
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Cusack was ordained to the
Cusack left New York City in 1890to serve as
In 1897, Cusack organized the missionary band for the archdiocese, a group of priests tasked with
Auxiliary Bishop of New York
On March 11, 1904, Cusack was appointed
In addition to his episcopal duties, he served as pastor of St. Stephen's Church from 1904 to 1915.[1]
Bishop of Albany
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Cusack was named the fifth bishop of Albany by Pope Benedict XV on July 5, 1915.[4] During his brief tenure, Cusack supported the American war effort during World War I by helping provided military chaplains. He also renovated the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany, installing electric lighting and marble flooring.[5]
Cusack established a chapter of Catholic Charities in the diocese. Before his illness, Cusack took walks around Albany, talking with people that he met.[5]
Death and legacy
By June 1917, Cusack was in poor health, but continued to work as bishop. He died in Albany on July 12, 1918 from cancer at age 56.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d Meehan, Thomas F., ed. (1919). Historical Records and Studies. Vol. XIII. Stephen Farrelly, Joseph F. Delany. New York: United States Catholic Historical Society.
- ^ a b c d e f "BISHOP CUSACK DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS; Head of Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany FormerlyLived Here.YEARS IN MISSION FIELDOrganized the New York Apostolate Fathers--Worked AmongNon-Catholics". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ a b The Messenger. Vol. XLI. New York. 1904.
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: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ a b c d "Bishop Thomas Francis Cusack". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.
- ^ a b "Past Bishops". Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.