Background
Desmond, Daniel Francis was born on April 4, 1884 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Daniel C. and Catherine (Lynch) Desmond.
Desmond, Daniel Francis was born on April 4, 1884 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Daniel C. and Catherine (Lynch) Desmond.
Bachelor of Arts, Holy Cross College, Worcester, 1906. Doctor of Laws, Duquesne University, 1935.
Ordained Roman Catholic priest, 1911. Assistant priest Beachmont, Massachusetts, 1911-1912, Medford, 1913-1916, Somerville, 1917-1932. Consecrated bishop of Alexandria, Louisiana, January 5, 1933.
Installed February 15, 1934.
First Lieutenant (chaplain) United States Army, 1918-1919. Director Somerville Catholic Charities, 1926-1932.