Background
McNamara, James M. was born on January 21, 1945 in Queens, New York, United States. Son of Joseph Michael and May Catherine McNamara.
McNamara, James M. was born on January 21, 1945 in Queens, New York, United States. Son of Joseph Michael and May Catherine McNamara.
Bachelor in Philosophy, Immaculate Conception Seminary, Huntington, New York, 1967. Master of Divinity in Theology, Immaculate Conception Seminary, 1971. Master of Science in Educational Counseling, Iona College, New Rochelle, New York, 1981.
Associate pastor St. Martin of Tours Church, Amityville, New York, 1971—1978. Spiritual director faculty Immaculate Conception Seminary, Huntington, 1978—1982. Director of advising faculty North America College, Rome, 1982—1987.
Director ministry to priests Diocese of Rockville Center, New York, 1987—1990, director priest personnel, 1990—1994, pastoral care of the sick, 1994—1995. Pastor Our Lady of Grace Church, West Babylon, since 1995. Vice chairman board trustees Christa House, West Babylon, since 1997.