John R. McNamara
Chaplain (Rear Admiral) John Richard McNamara,[1] USN (September 4, 1927 – April 16, 2001) was an American Navy officer who served as the 17th Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy from 1985 to 1988. He was awarded the Bronze Star for service with the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam.[2]
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| Born | September 4, 1927 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | April 16, 2001 (aged 73) Brighton, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | USA |
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Background
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, McNamara was ordained to the priesthood for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston on January 10, 1952. On April 12, 1992, McNamara was named titular bishop of 'Risinium' and auxiliary bishop of the Boston Archdiocese and was ordained on May 21, 1992.[3] He chose To echo Christ as his episcopal motto.[1] He resigned on October 12, 1999 and died on April 16, 2001.[3]
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See also
References
- "Previous Appointments of Auxiliary Bishops of Boston" (PDF). Archdiocese of Boston. November 7, 2012. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- In Memoriam Bishop John McNamara
- John Richard McNamara
External links
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| Preceded by Neil M. Stevenson |
Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy 1985–1988 |
Succeeded by Alvin B. Koeneman |
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