Background
Flynn, Joseph Michael was born on January 7, 1848 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph P. (captain 4th United States Artillery) and Mary (Farrell) F.
Flynn, Joseph Michael was born on January 7, 1848 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph P. (captain 4th United States Artillery) and Mary (Farrell) F.
Private and corporal Company B, 37th New Jersey Volumes, April-October, 1864. Educated Saint Vincent’s Academy, New York, Saint Charles College, Maryland., Seton Hall, South. Orange, New Jersey, Bachelor of Arts, 1870, Master of Arts, 1872 (Doctor of Laws, 1904).
Ordained Roman Catholic priesthood, June 10, 1874. Bishop’s secretary and diocesan chancellor, Saint Patrick’s pro-cathedral, Newark, New Jersey, 1876-1881. Pastor Saint Mary's Church, Morristown, New Jersey, June 15, 1881.
Dean of Morris and Sussex companies, New Jersey, March 14, 1886.
Permanent rector Saint Mary's, Morristown, October 24, 1888. Domestic prelate to Pope Pius X, September 5, 1904.
Now pastor Saint Mary's Church and Saint Margaret’s Church President Saint Mary's Y.M. Central America President of the board directors All Souls’ Hospital.
Member G.A.R.; Clubs: Morristown, Morris Company Golf, Field, Washington Association.