Background
Moran, Francis Thomas was born on February 16, 1865 in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. Son of Peter and Catherine (Kelleher) Moran.
Moran, Francis Thomas was born on February 16, 1865 in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. Son of Peter and Catherine (Kelleher) Moran.
Studied classics at preparatory
Ordained Roman Catholic priest, 1888. Pastor Holgate, O., 1888, Immaculate Conception Church, Toledo, O., 1889-1890, Saint Mary's Church, Clyde, O., 1890-1896, Saint Mary's Church, Akron, 1896-1901. Rector Saint Patrick’s Church, Cleveland, since 1901.
Domestic prelate with title of monsignor, 1922.
Chairman Diocesan School Board, since 1922. Also member Diocesan Council and Diocesan Board of Administration.
Treasurer Catholic Ednl. Association, since 1905.
Active in civic affairs, director Chamber of Industry, Cleveland, 1907-1911.
Director Associated Charities, 1908-1912, Anti-Tuberculosis League, since 1910. Chairman Home Finding bureau of Humane Society, 1912-1921. Chairman Federal Labor War Board, Cleveland, 1918-1919.
Has traveled extensively in Mexico, Europe and the Orient.
Member Diocesan Council and Diocesan Board of Administration.