McCloskey, John (2), D.D
McCloskey, John (1), D.D
a Roman Catholic prelate, was born at Brooklyn, N.Y., March 20, 1810. He studied at Mount St. Mary’s College and Seminary, Emmittsburg, Maryland; was ordained priest, January 9, 1834; studied two years in Rome, and one in France, and on his return became pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, New York. In 1841 he became first president of St. John’s College, Fordham; in 1842 resumed the rectorship of St. Joseph’s Church; In 1843 was coadjutmor of bishop Hughes; in 1847 first bishop of Albany; in 1864 archbishop of New York; in 1875 cardinal-priest, and in 1878 cardinal. He died October 10, 1885. Cardinal McCloskey was a very energetic prelate, establishing religious and charitable houses in his diocese, and actively promoting the interests of his Church.
Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
McCloskey, John (2), D.D
a Roman Catholic divine, was born at Carlow, Ireland, in 1817, soon after which his parents settled in Brooklyn, N.Y. In 1830 he entered Mount St. Mary’s College, Emmittsburg, Maryland, where he was ordained, December 13, 1840, and at the solicitation of the college authorities was allowed to remain as professor. He was made vice-president in 1841, and on the retirement of Dr. McCaffrey, in 1871, was chosen president, which position he held for seven years. On the appointment of Dr. Watterson to the bishopric of Columbus, in 1880, he once more resumed the presidency. He was connected with the college for thirty-five years, devoting heart and soul to his work, and never taking a vacation. He was kind to all, over- indulgent, and beloved by all. He died at Emmittsburg, December 24, 1880. See Catholic Annual, 1883, page 61.