Lawrence Frederik Schott was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania from 1956 to 1963.
Background
Schott, Lawrence Frederick was born on July 26, 1907 in Philadelphia. Son of Thomas and Emma (Hofer) S.B.A., Saint Vincent’s College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 1931, Master of Arts, 1932, Doctor of Laws, 1954. Ordained priest Roman Cath Church, 1935, domestic prelate, 1952.
Education
Consecrated bishop, 1956. Pastor Our Lady’s Parish. Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, since 1949.
Auxiliary bishop of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, since 1956.
Speaker National Catholic Hour, Church of the Air. Conductor series television programs discussing marriage for Catholic Forum Harrisburg and New York
Discesan military deputy, 1941-1949. Moderator Harrisburg United Service Organizations, 1941-1949.
Principal Harrisburg Catholic High School, 1941-1949.
Now discesan moderator Cana Conference. 1st Harrisburg discesan chaplain Boy Scouts American, 1935-1941.
Career
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Schott was ordained to the priesthood on July 15, 1935. He was appointed Harrisburg bishop on March 1, 1956 and titular bishop of "Eluza". Schott was consecrated on May 1, 1956.
He died while still in office.
Membership
Member Governor's Youth Committee, since 1950, vice chairman, since 1953. Member Theta Kappa Phi. Knights of Columbus (4°).