Background
O’Brien, John was born on April 2, 1838 in Garrenjames, Parish of Imogeela, Company Cork, Ireland. Son of James and Margaret (Foley) O’Brien.
O’Brien, John was born on April 2, 1838 in Garrenjames, Parish of Imogeela, Company Cork, Ireland. Son of James and Margaret (Foley) O’Brien.
Came to the United States, 1850. Educated Saint Charles’ College, Maryland., and Saint Joseph’s Seminary, Troy, New New York
Assistant pastor, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 1868-1871. Made Domestic Prelate with title of monsignor by Pope Pius X, 1909.