Background
Vaughan, Austin Bernard was born on September 27, 1927 in New York City. Son of Austin Bernard and Delia (Considine) Vaughan.
Vaughan, Austin Bernard was born on September 27, 1927 in New York City. Son of Austin Bernard and Delia (Considine) Vaughan.
Bachelor of Arts, St. Joseph's Seminary, 1948; S.T.D., Gregorian U., 1954.
Ordained priest, Roman Catholic Church, 1951; teacher modern languages, Cathedral College, New York City, 1955-1956; professor theology, St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers, New York, 1956-1973; rector, St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers, 1973-1979; auxiliary bishop of New York, since 1977; vicar for, Orange County, since 1979; chairman, National Conference Catholic Bishops Committee on Human Values, from 1977; United States delegate, World Synod of Bishops, 1983.
Member Catholic Theological Society of America (president 1968-1969), Mariological Society of America (president 1971-1973), College Theology Society.