Denis Matthew Lowney
American priest
Denis Matthew Lowney (June 1, 1863 – August 13, 1918) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Providence in Rhode Island from August 24, 1917, to October 23, 1917.
Biography
Early life
Born in Castletown-Bar Haven in Ireland, Denis Lowney's family immigrated to the United States when he was a child. Lowney was educated in Fall River, Massachusetts, and attended colleges in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, and Manhattan. He completed his seminary studies at the Grand Seminary of Montreal in Montreal, Quebec.
Priesthood
Lowney was ordained for the Diocese of Providence on December 17, 1887. After his ordination, Lowney was assigned as assistant pastor at St. Mary's Parish in Providence. In 1891, he moved to the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Providence to serve as assistant pastor. Lowney was appointed chancellor of the diocese in 1894.
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