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).
Lawrence Bernard 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 | September 6, 1905 |
| Died | June 15, 1977 (aged 71) Paterson, New Jersey, US |
| 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 |
Biography
editEarly life
editLawrence 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 ordained to the priesthood on June 7, 1930.[2] After his ordination, he served as a curate at St. Mary's Parish in Rochester. He then served as secretary to Bishops John O'Hern (1932-1933), Edward Mooney (1933-1937), and James E. Kearney (1937-1946).[1] Casey was named rector of Holy Cross Parish in 1946 and of Sacred Heart Cathedral, both in Rochester, in 1952.[1]
Auxiliary Bishop of Rochester
editOn February 10, 1953, Casey was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Rochester and Titular Bishop of Cea by Pope Pius XII.[2] He received his episcopal consecration on May 5, 1953, from Cardinal Francis Spellman, with Bishops Walter Foery and Alexander M. Zaleski serving as co-consecrators.[2]
Bishop of Paterson
editFollowing 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.