Background
Mcnamara, Martin D. was born on May 12, 1898 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John L. and Mary (Hogan) Mcnamara.
Mcnamara, Martin D. was born on May 12, 1898 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John L. and Mary (Hogan) Mcnamara.
Student Saint Marys Seminary
Ordained priest, Roman Catholic Church, 1922, bishop, 1949. Assistant Queen of Angels parish, Chicago, also Our Lady of Saint Carmel. Professor American history Quigley Preparatory Seminary, 1925-1937.
Pastor Saint Francis Xavier Church, Wilmette, Illinois, 1937-1949.
Chaplain Saint Vincent Infant Asylum, Chicago, 1932-1937. Bishop Diocese of Joliet, since 1949.
Chaplain 122d Field Artillery, Illinois National Guard Spiritual advisor North.W. District of the Archdiocesan Council Catholic Women. Delegate of Archbishop of Chicago for Religious Communities of Women, 1943.
Knights of Columbus.