John J. McMahon (bishop)

John J. McMahon
John J. McMahon
Bishop of Trenton
In office	1928-1932
Orders
Ordination	May 20, 1900
Consecration	April 26, 1929; by Bishop William Turner
Personal details
Born	September 27, 1875; Hinsdale, New York
Died	December 31, 1932 (aged 57)
Nationality	American
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Education	Union High School
Alma mater	St. Bonaventure's College, Allegany, New York, U.S.

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.

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.^{[citation needed]}

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e "A History of Trenton, 1679-1929". The Trenton Historical Society.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "Bishop John Joseph McMahon". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.^{[self-published source]}

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Thomas J. Walsh	Bishop of Trenton 1928–1932	Succeeded by Moses E. Kiley

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John J. McMahon
Bishop of Trenton
In office	1928-1932
Orders
Ordination	May 20, 1900
Consecration	April 26, 1929 by Bishop William Turner
Personal details
Born	(1875-09-27)September 27, 1875 Hinsdale, New York
Died	December 31, 1932(1932-12-31) (aged 57)
Nationality	American
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Education	Union High School
Alma mater	St. Bonaventure's College, Allegany, New York, U.S.