John J. McMahon (bishop)

John Joseph McMahon (September 27, 1875 – December 31, 1932) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Trenton from 1928 until his death in 1932.

John J. McMahon
Bishop of Trenton
In office1928-1932
Orders
OrdinationMay 20, 1900
ConsecrationApril 26, 1929
by Bishop William Turner
Personal details
Born(1875-09-27)September 27, 1875
Hinsdale, New York
DiedDecember 31, 1932(1932-12-31) (aged 57)
NationalityAmerican
DenominationRoman Catholic
EducationUnion High School
Alma materSt. Bonaventure's College, Allegany, New York, U.S.

Biography

John McMahon was born in Hinsdale, Cattaraugus County, New York and graduated from Union High School in 1893.[1] He attended St. Bonaventure University in Allegany, New York, earning a Bachelor of Arts and completed his theological studies at the Pontifical Urbaniana University.[1] He was ordained to the priesthood on May 20, 1900.[2]

Upon returning to New York, he served as a curate in Jamestown and Buffalo before becoming pastor of Newfane.[1] He also served as assistant superintendent of diocesan schools and director of the Holy Name Society.[1]

On March 2, 1928, McMahon was appointed the fourth Bishop of Trenton, New Jersey, by Pope Pius XI.[2] He received his episcopal consecration on the following April 26 from Bishop William Turner, with Bishops Thomas Walsh and Edmund Gibbons serving as co-consecrators, at St. Joseph's Cathedral.[2] He was installed at St. Mary's Cathedral, Trenton, New Jersey on May 10, 1928.[1] After four years as bishop, McMahon died at age 57 on December 31, 1932.

References
  1. "A History of Trenton, 1679-1929". The Trenton Historical Society.
  2. "Bishop John Joseph McMahon". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.


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