Background
Flaherty, J.L. was born on May 13, 1910 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of Charles E. and Mary (Ferris) Flaherty.
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J.L. Flaherty, American bishop. Decorated Silver Star; recipient National Brotherhood citation National Conference Christians and Jews, 1967. Served as chaplain Army of the United States, World World War World War II; Member American Legion (chaplain Virginia 1946-1947), Catholic War Veterans (nat. chaplain ladies auxiliary 1952-1953).
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Holy Cross College, 1922. Licentiate of Sacred Theology, U. Gregoriana, Rome, 1937. Doctor of Philosophy. in Education, Catholic U. American, 1950.
Career
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church. Superintendent schools Diocese Richmond, Virginia, 1949-1961. Founding pastor St. Luke’s Parish, McLean, Virginia, 1961-1962.
Rector St. John Vianney Seminary, 1963-1965. Auxiliary bishop of Richmond, 1966-1975.
Membership
Served as chaplain Army of the United States, World World War World War II. Member American Legion (chaplain Virginia 1946-1947), Catholic War Veterans (nat. chaplain ladies auxiliary 1952-1953).
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August 9, 1975 (aged 65) -
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American