John Joseph Dunn (September 1, 1870 – August 31, 1933) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York from 1921 until his death in 1933.
John Joseph Dunn | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop of New York | |
 Bishop Dunn (on right) in 1924 | |
| In office | 1921-1933 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 30, 1896 |
| Consecration | October 28, 1922 by Archbishop Patrick Hayes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1, 1870 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | August 31, 1933 (aged 62) New York City, U.S. |
| Buried | Cemetery of the Sisters of St. Dominic |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Parents | John and Mary (née Cassidy) Dunn |
| Education | St. Francis Xavier's College |
| Alma mater | St. Charles College |
| Motto | Adoro Te Devote (Devotedly I adore Thee) |
Biography
editEarly life
editJohn Dunn was born on September 1, 1870, in New York City to John and Mary (née Cassidy) Dunn. He received his early education at the parochial school of St. Gabriel's Parish in Manhattan.[1] He then attended high school at St. Francis Xavier's College in Manhattan.[2]
After finishing high school, Dunn traveled to Ellicott City, Maryland to enroll at St. Charles College; he graduated there in 1890.[2] Dunn then completed his theological studies at St. Joseph's Provincial Seminary in Troy, New York in 1896.[3]
Priesthood
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Dunn was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of New York in Troy by Archbishop Michael Corrigan on May 30, 1896.[4] After his 1896 ordination, the archdiocese assigned Dunn as a curate at St. John the Evangelist's Church in Manhattan.[3]
In 1904, Dunn was named diocesan director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, a position which he retained until his death.[5] During his first 17 years as director, he raised over $2 million for Catholic foreign missions.[6] For 25 years, he wrote a column in the Catholic News, the archdiocesan newspaper, about these missions.[1] Dunn was named chancellor of the archdiocese in 1914.[5]
In the early 1900's, the City of New York started an investigation of Catholic Charities in the archdiocese that quickly devolved into a bitter dispute between them. It culminated in 1916 with investigators from the district attorney's office placing wiretaps on Dunn and other Catholic officials. He was ultimately charged with libel, obstruction of justice, and perjury based on information obtained through wiretaps. Dunn later testified before the Thompson Legislative Committee, tasked with the New York State Legislature with investigating the issue. The city eventually dropped all the charges against Dunn. [7][1]
Auxiliary Bishop of New York
editOn August 19, 1921, Dunn was appointed auxiliary bishop of New York and titular bishop of Camuliana by Pope Benedict XV.[4] He received his episcopal consecration on October 28, 1928, from Archbishop Patrick Hayes, with Bishops Joseph Conroy and John O'Connor serving as co-consecrators, at St. Patrick's Cathedral.[4] Dunn selected as his episcopal motto: Adoro Te Devote (Latin: "Devotedly I Adore Thee").[8]During a dinner that same year, Hayes praised Dunn for his defense of the church during the 1916 investigation by the city.[9]
In addition to his duties as director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, Dunn was named pastor of the Church of the Annunciation in Manhattan.[10] He became treasurer of the archdiocese in 1922, and was named vice-president of Catholic Charities.[1] He also served as chaplain of the New York chapter of the Knights of Columbus; spiritual director of the archdiocesan the Holy Name Societies; and grand prior of the American chapter of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, holding the rank of knight grand cross.[9]
Dunn served as ecclesiastical superior of the Sisters of St. Dominic motherhouse in Newburgh, playing a role in their establishment of Greater Mount Saint Mary, a Catholic high school in that town.[1][11]
Death and legacy
editJohn Dunn died from a heart attack on August 31, 1933, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan at age 63. He is buried at the cemetery of the Sisters of St. Dominic in Newburgh.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "BISHOP J. J. DUNN DIES AT AGE OF 63; Vicar General and Auxiliary to Cardinal Is Victim of Heart Attack. ,NOTED FOR MISSION WORK Cardinal Hayes Says Mass for Friend. Funeral in Cathedral Among Rites Planned. ^". The New York Times. September 1, 1933. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ a b "MGR. DUNN APPOINTED AUXILIARY BISHOP; Pope Fills the Vacancy Caused by Elevation of Hayes to the Archbishopric". The New York Times. August 19, 1921. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ a b O'Donnell, John Hugh (1922). The Catholic Hierarchy of the United States, 1790-1922. Washington, D.C.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ a b c Cheney, David M. "Bishop John Joseph Dunn". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.
- ^ a b "INVEST MGR. DUNN AS TITULAR BISHOP; Impressive Ceremony at St. Patrick's Marks Consecrationby Archbishop Hayes.LAUDED BY MGR. LAVELLETwo Archbishops, 20 Bishops, 60 Monsignori and Large Lay Attendance at Colorful Services". The New York Times. October 29, 1921. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "12 BISHOPS TO SEE DUNN CONSECRATION; Roman Catholic Chancellor Will Become Auxiliary Bishop on Friday. CEREMONY AT ST. PATRICK'S Procession of Dignitaries Will March From Cathedral College to the Cathedral". The New York Times. October 24, 1921. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Hopkins, June. "Widows and Waifs: New York City and the American Way to Welfare, 1913-1916". The Social Welfare History Project. Archived from the original on March 27, 2012.
- ^ "MGR. DUNN'S COAT OF ARMS; Reflects Special interests of Auxillary Bishop-Elect". The New York Times. October 26, 1921. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ a b "ARCHBISHOP PRAISES DUNN'S FIGHT FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES; Declares New Auxiliary Stood by Him to the Finish in Mitchel Inquiry. PRAISED HIM TO THE POPE Mgr. Hayes Says He Would Not Be Archbishop Now but for His Work. EX-GOV. SMITH AT DINNER Mgr. Dunn Guest of New York Chapter, Knights of Columbus, at Hotel Commodore". The New York Times. November 11, 1921. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "MGR. DINEEN NAMED TO POST OF CHANCELLOR; Archbishop Hayes Selects Him for Third Office in Archdiocese-- Bishop Dunn Goes Uptown". The New York Times. November 20, 1921. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "History". Mount Saint Mary College. Retrieved April 28, 2024.