Background
Belford, John L. was born on October 15, 1861 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of Matthew and Rose (Donnelly) Belford.
Belford, John L. was born on October 15, 1861 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of Matthew and Rose (Donnelly) Belford.
Student Saint Charles College, 1881-1883.
Ordained to ministry of Roman Catholic Church, 1888. Assistant Saint Augustine’s Church, Brooklyn, 1888-1893. Superintendent of schools, Brooklyn, 1893-1895.
Pastor Saint Dominic’s Church, Oyster Bay, New York, 1895-1900, Saints Peter and Paul’s churches, Brooklyn, 1900-1905, Church of Nativity, Brooklyn, since 1905.