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Emmet M. Walsh
Emmet Michael Walsh (March 6, 1892 – March 16, 1968) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Charleston in South Carolina (1927–1949) and as bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown in Ohio (1952–1968). Biography Early life The eighth of eleven children, Emmet Walsh was born on March 6, 1892, in Beaufort, South Carolina, to Thomas and Wilhelmenia (née Jennemann) Walsh. In 1906, his family moved to Savannah, Georgia. After graduating from Savannah High School in 1910, he studied for the priesthood at St. Bernard's Seminary in Rochester, New York. Priesthood Walsh was ordained a priest in Georgia for the Diocese of Savannah by Bishop Benjamin Keiley on January 15, 1916. After his ordination, Walsh served as a curate at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Atlanta until 1917, when he became pastor of St. Teresa's Parish in Albany, Georgia. He was also charged with the missions in Southwest Georgia, giving him a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His Excellency
Excellency is an honorific style (manner of address), style given to certain high-level officers of a sovereign state, officials of an international organization, or members of an aristocracy. Once entitled to the title "Excellency", the holder usually retains the right to that courtesy throughout their lifetime, although in some cases the title is attached to a particular office, and is held only for the duration of that office. Generally people addressed as ''Excellency'' are head of state, heads of state, head of government, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, Bishops in the Catholic Church, Roman Catholic bishops and high-ranking ecclesiastics and others holding equivalent rank (e.g., heads of international organizations). Members of royal family, royal families generally have distinct addresses (Majesty, Highness, etc.) It is sometimes misinterpreted as a title of office in itself, but in fact is an honorific that precedes various titles (such as Mr. President (ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
