William Patrick O'Connor

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The Most Reverend
William Patrick O'Connor
Bishop of Madison
Church Catholic Church
Diocese Diocese of Madison
In office March 12, 1946—July 13, 1973
Predecessor none
Successor Cletus F. O'Donnell
Orders
Ordination March 10, 1912
Consecration March 7, 1942
by Archbishop Moses E. Kiley
Personal details
Born (1886-10-18)October 18, 1886
Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
United States
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Madison, Wisconsin,
United States
Buried Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin,
United States
Denomination Catholic Church
Parents Patrick D. O'Connor & Ellen A. McCarthy
Previous post Bishop of Superior (1946-1946)
Alma mater St. Francis Seminary; Catholic University of America

William Patrick O'Connor (October 18, 1886 – July 13, 1973), was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Superior (1942–46) and the first bishop of the Diocese of Madison (1946–67).

Biography

Early years

William O'Connor was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Patrick Dennis and Ellen Anna (née McCarthy) O'Connor.[1] He received his early education at St. John Cathedral School, and then attended Marquette University.[2] He studied for the priesthood at St. Francis Seminary.[2]

Ordination and ministry

He was ordained a priest on March 10, 1912.[3] His first assignment was as assistant pastor of St. Rose Church in Milwaukee, where he remained for four years.[2] During World War I, he served as a chaplain with the 32nd Infantry Division; he was awarded the Croix de guerre medal for bravery in action.[1] He then furthered his studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., earning his degree in 1920.[1] He taught philosophy at St. Francis Seminary for twenty years, and was named pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Milwaukee in 1941.[2] He became president of the American Catholic Philosophical Association in 1939.[1]

Bishop of Superior, Wisconsin

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Bishop of Madison, Wisconsin

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See also

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References

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
none
 Bishop of Madison
1946–1967		 Succeeded by
Cletus F. O'Donnell
Preceded by Bishop of Superior
1942–1946		 Succeeded by
Albert Gregory Meyer
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