Background
Defalco, Lawrence Michael was born on August 25, 1915 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Rosario and Margret (Desmone) DeF.
Defalco, Lawrence Michael was born on August 25, 1915 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Rosario and Margret (Desmone) DeF.
Student Saint Vincent’s College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 1933-1935, Saint John's Mission Seminary
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1942. Assistant pastor Saint Patrick’s Fort Worth, 1942-1952, pastor, 1962. Assistant pastor Sacred Heart Cathedral, Dallas, 1952.
Vice chancellor Dallas-Fort Worth Diocese, 1952-1955, secretary Marriage Tribunal, 1955-1962.
Pastor Our Lady Perpetual Help Church, Dallas, 1956-1962. Bishop of Amarillo, Texas, 1963-1979.