Timothy A. McDonnell
The Most Reverend Timothy A. McDonnell | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Springfield in Massachusetts | |
| Appointed | March 9, 2004 |
| Installed | April 1, 2004 |
| Term ended | June 19, 2014 |
| Predecessor | Thomas Ludger Dupré |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 1, 1963 by Francis Spellman |
| Consecration | December 12, 2001 by Edward Egan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 23, 1937 |
| Nationality |  American |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Parents | John J. McDonnell Margaret Looney McDonnell |
| Alma mater | St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie Iona College |
Timothy Anthony McDonnell (born December 23, 1937) is a retired American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts from 2004 to 2014.
Biography
Early life and education
Timothy McDonnell was born in New York City to the late John J. and Margaret (née Looney) McDonnell, who were both from County Cork, Ireland.[1] The eldest of two children, he has a younger brother, John, who is a member of the Marist Brothers and currently serves as vice-provincial of his order's United States Province.[2] His father was a dockworker for Standard Oil in Brooklyn and later owned a gas station in the Bronx.[3]
McDonnell attended parochial schools in the Bronx, and was inspired by his great-uncle to pursue a vocation to the priesthood.[1][3] He then studied at Cathedral College and St. Joseph's Seminary in Yonkers, from where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy in 1959.[2]
Ordination and ministry
On June 1, 1963, McDonnell was ordained a priest by Cardinal Francis Spellman at St. Patrick's Cathedral.[4] He then served as an associate pastor at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Ardsley and teacher at Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale until 1969. He earned a Master's in Education (Pastoral Counseling) from Iona College in 1970.[2]
From 1970 to 1977, McDonnell was assistant director of the archdiocesan Office for Christian and Family Development, while also serving as a chaplain at Cardinal McCloskey School and Home for Children in White Plains. He was then named director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in 1977, vice-chancellor for the Archdiocese of New York in 1980, and Monsignor in 1983.[2]
From 1984 to 1990, McDonnell was pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Manhattan. He briefly served as Episcopal Vicar of West Manhattan (1989–1990). In 1990, he became Chief Operating Officer of the archdiocesan Catholic Charities, as well as being assgined to help run Covenant House following the resignation of Rev. Bruce Ritter.[1] McDonnell then served as pastor of St. John and St. Mary Parish in Chappaqua from 1993 to 2002, during which time he oversaw a major renovation construction project to accommodate the growing Catholic community.[1]
Auxiliary Bishop of New York
On October 30, 2001, McDonnell was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of New York and Titular Bishop of Semina by Pope John Paul II.[4] He received his episcopal consecration on the following December 12 from Cardinal Edward Egan, with Bishops Henry J. Mansell and Robert Anthony Brucato serving as co-consecrators, at St. Patrick's Cathedral.[4] He selected as his episcopal motto: "Love God and Love Neighbor."[5]
In addition to his duties as an auxiliary bishop, he served as vicar general of the Archdiocese from 2002 to 2004.[2]
Bishop of Springfield, Massachusetts
McDonnell was later named the eighth Bishop of Springfield in Massachusetts on March 9, 2004, and was installed at St. Michael's Cathedral on the following April 1.[4] As Bishop, he serves as the spiritual leader for over 234,000 Catholics in Western Massachusetts.[6] McDonnell has presided over a number of historic church closings and sales in the diocese.[7]
Retirement
On June 19, 2014 Pope Francis accepted McDonnell's resignation as bishop of Springfield.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Bishop Timothy McDonnell Named Eighth Bishop of Springfield". Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts.
- ^ a b c d e "Biography of Bishop Timothy A. McDonnell". Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts.
- ^ a b "For Bishop McDonnell, the archdiocese and its people reflect the universal Church". Catholic New York.
- ^ a b c d e "Bishop Timothy Anthony McDonnell". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.
- ^ "The Coat of Arms of His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy Anthony McDonnell, D.D." Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts.
- ^ "Statistics on the Diocese & Catholic Church in the United States". Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts.
- ^ Northampton Media: "Sacred Heart Church Development Gets City OK. (Eventually)" April 16, 2011
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