James A. McNulty
American clergyman
His Excellency, The Most Reverend James Aloysius McNulty | |
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| Bishop of Buffalo Titular Bishop of Methone | |
| Church | Catholic |
| See | Diocese of Buffalo |
| In office | February 12, 1963 to September 4, 1972 |
| Predecessor | Joseph A. Burke |
| Successor | Edward D. Head |
| Other post(s) | Titular Bishop of Methone Bishop of Paterson (1953 to 1963) Auxiliary Bishop of Newark (1947–1953) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | July 12, 1925 |
| Consecration | October 7, 1947 by Thomas Walsh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 16, 1900 New York City, US |
| Died | September 4, 1972(1972-09-04) (aged 72) Montclair, New Jersey, US |
| Education | Seton Hall College Immaculate Conception Seminary Catholic University of Leuven |
James Aloysius McNulty (January 16, 1900 – September 4, 1972) was an American clergyman of the Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Paterson in New Jersey (1953–1963) and bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo in New York (1963–1972). He previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark in New Jersey (1947–1953).
Biography
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Early life and education
James McNulty was born on January 16, 1900, in New York City. He was educated at Seton Hall College and Immaculate Conception Seminary in South Orange, New Jersey, where he earned a Master of Arts degree in 1923.[1] He made his theological studies at the Catholic University of Leuven in Leuven, Belgium.[2]
Ordination and ministry
McNulty was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Newark on July 12, 1925.[3] His younger brother, John L. McNulty, was ordained at the same liturgy (and later served as President of Seton Hall University from 1949 to 1959).[1]
James McNulty did pastoral work in Jersey City and Newark, both in New Jersey, and served as diocesan director of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, moderator of the Mount Carmel Guild, and director of Catholic Youth Organization.[2] He served on the faculty of the Teachers' Institute for Religious for five years.[2]
Auxiliary Bishop of Newark
On August 2, 1947, McNulty was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark and Titular Bishop of Methone by Pope Pius XII.[3] He received his episcopal consecration on October 7, 1947, from Archbishop Thomas Walsh, with Bishops William A. Griffin and Henry Joseph O'Brien serving as co-consecrators.[3]
Bishop of Paterson
McNulty was named the third bishop of the Diocese of Paterson by Pius XII on April 9, 1953.[3] His tenure there was marked by an increase in new parishes and schools.[1] He also served as chairman of the U.S. Bishops' Committee for Motion Pictures, Radio and Television; in this capacity he condemned "'fast buck' horror, pseudoscience and crime films aimed especially at youngsters," saying such films imperil the moral health and intellectual development of children.[4]
Bishop of Buffalo
On February 12, 1963, Pope John XXIII appointed McNulty as the tenth bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo. He reduced the diocesan debt which stood at $30 million through a three-year Diocesan Development Fund.[5]
McNulty oversaw the implementation of the Decrees of Vatican II including the establishment of the Priests' Senate. A good number of new parishes were established and former Missionary Apostolate parishes became independent. Many parishes built new church buildings. McNulty promoted religious vocations, expanded inner city ministry, established the Liturgical Commission, the Pastoral Council, a Lay Steering Committee to oversee finances, and the Communications Office. McNulty began the television program The Bishop Visits Your Home.
James McNulty died in Montclair, New Jersey, on September 4, 1972, at age 72.[3] His body is buried next to his parents in East Hanover, New Jersey.
References
- ^ a b c "Bishop James A. McNulty Of Buffalo Is Dead at 72". The New York Times. 1972-09-05.
- ^ a b c Curtis, Georgina Pell (1961). The American Catholic Who's Who. Vol. XIV. Grosse Pointe, Michigan: Walter Romig.
- ^ a b c d e "Bishop James Aloysius McNulty". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.[self-published source]
- ^ "'Fast Buck' Horror Films Condemned". Reading Eagle. 1958-12-11.
- ^ "James A. McNulty", Diocese of Buffalo
Episcopal succession
| Catholic Church titles | ||
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| Preceded by – | Auxiliary Bishop of Newark October 7, 1947 – April 9, 1953 | Succeeded by – |
| Preceded by | Bishop of Paterson April 9, 1953 – February 12, 1963 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Bishop of Buffalo February 12, 1963 – September 4, 1972 | Succeeded by |
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