His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Lawrence Bernard Casey
Bishop of Paterson
Titular Bishop of Cea
SeeDiocese of Paterson
PredecessorJames Johnston Navagh
SuccessorFrank Joseph Rodimer
Other post(s)Auxiliary Bishop of Rochester
Orders
OrdinationJune 7, 1930
ConsecrationMay 5, 1954
by Francis Spellman
Personal details
Born(1905-09-06)September 6, 1905
Rochester, New York, US
DiedJune 15, 1977(1977-06-15) (aged 71)
Paterson, New Jersey, US
BuriedCalvary Cemetery, Paterson, New Jersey
DenominationRoman Catholic
ParentsJoseph Leo Casey and Agnes Madeline (née Switzer) Casey
EducationSt. Andrew's Preparatory Seminary
St. Bernard's Seminary

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).

Biography

Early life

Lawrence 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

On 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

Following 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.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Curtis, Georgina Pell (1961). The American Catholic Who's Who. Vol. XIV. Grosse Pointe, Michigan: Walter Romig.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Bishop Lawrence Bernard Brennan Casey". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.
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