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Thomas Connolly (other)
Thomas Connolly may refer to: People ''Listed chronologically by year of birth'' * Thomas-Louis Connolly (1814–1876), Canadian Roman Catholic archbishop * Tom Connolly (umpire) (1870–1961), English-born American baseball umpire *Tom Connolly (third baseman) (1892–1966), American baseball player *Thomas Arthur Connolly (1899–1991), American archbishop of Seattle (1951–1975) *Thomas F. Connolly (1909–1996), United States Navy admiral, gymnast and Olympic medalist in rope climbing * Thomas Joseph Connolly (1922–2015), American bishop of the Roman Catholic Church * Thomas Maximus Connolly III (born 1946), American politician in California *Thomas J. Connolly (born 1958), American attorney and activist in Maine Other uses * "Tom Connolly" (''The Blacklist''), a 2015 episode of the American crime drama ''The Blacklist'' See also * Thomas Conolly (other) * Thomas Connelly (other) *Tom Connally (1877–1963), United States senator *Connolly (surname) Connol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas-Louis Connolly
Thomas-Louis Connolly (1814 – 1876) was a Canadian prelate of the Catholic Church. Ordained a Capuchin priest, Connolly was, in turn, vicar general of the diocese of Halifax, Bishop of Saint John (1852–1859), and Archbishop of Halifax (1859–1876). Life Connolly was born in Cork, County Cork, Ireland. His father died when he was young, and he and his younger sister were raised by their mother. At school, he was a quick student and by age 16 had mastered Greek, Latin and French. He became a novice in the Order of Capuchins. At age 18 he went to Rome to complete his studies for the priesthood. He was ordained as a priest in 1838 in Lyons, France. He returned to Ireland, where he served as a prison chaplain in Dublin. When fellow Capuchin, Father William Walsh, was appointed bishop of Halifax in 1842, Father Connolly accompanied him to Nova Scotia as his secretary. In 1845 he became Vicar-General and administrator of the diocese. Bishop of Saint John Between 1845 an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
