Background
Murray, John Gregory was born on February 26, 1877 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of William and Mary E. (Connor) Murray.
Murray, John Gregory was born on February 26, 1877 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of William and Mary E. (Connor) Murray.
Studied American
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church at Louvain, April 14, 1900. Appointed professor Greek and Latin, Saint Thomas’ Preparatory Seminary, Hartford, September 1, 1900. Chancellor Diocese of Hartford, October 5, 1903.
Titular bishop of Flavias and auxiliary to the bishop of Hartford, November 15, 1919.
Consecrated April 28, 1920. Transferred to the See of Portland, Maine, May 29, 1925, installed as bishop of Portland at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, October 12, 1925.
Appointed archbishop of Saint Paul, October 29, 1931, installed at Cathedral of Saint Paul, January 27, 1932.
Member board of trustees Catholic University of America, Washington, District of Columbia.