Joseph Farrell (priest)
| Joseph A. Farrell | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 29, 1873 New York, New York |
| Died |
June 19, 1960 (aged 87) Staten Island, New York |
| Church |
Saint Ann's Church Staten Island, New York (1917-1926) Saint Peter's Church Staten Island, New York (1926-1960) |
| Ordained | June 9, 1900 |
| Title | The Right Reverend |
Monsignor Joseph A. Farrell (April 29, 1873 – June 19, 1960) was an Irish-American Roman Catholic priest. He held various positions in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, and was instrumental in the construction of several new parishes in the New York City borough of Staten Island.[1] On Staten Island, he taught at St. Peter's Boys High School, and in 1961, Monsignor Farrell High School was dedicated and named in his honor.[2]
References
- ↑ "History of Parish". Church of Saint Clare. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- ↑ "History". Monsignor Farrell High School. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
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