James E. Kearney

James Edward Kearney (October 28, 1884 – January 12, 1977) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Salt Lake City in Utah (1932–1937) and bishop of the Diocese of Rochester in New York (1937–1966).

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

James Edward Kearney
Bishop of Rochester
titular bishop of Tabaicara
DioceseDiocese of Rochester
In officeNovember 11, 1937 to
October 21, 1966
PredecessorEdward Mooney
SuccessorFulton J. Sheen
Other post(s)Bishop of Salt Lake City
(1932–1937)
Orders
OrdinationSeptember 19, 1908
by Thomas Cusack
ConsecrationOctober 28, 1932
by Patrick Hayes
Personal details
Born(1884-10-28)October 28, 1884
Red Oak, Iowa, US
DiedJanuary 12, 1977(1977-01-12) (aged 92)
Rochester, New York, US
DenominationRoman Catholic
EducationColumbia University
St. Joseph's Seminary
Catholic University of America
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