Background
Lavelle, Michael J. was born on May 30, 1856 in New York City. Son of Patrick and Rose (Fitzsimons) Lavelle.
Lavelle, Michael J. was born on May 30, 1856 in New York City. Son of Patrick and Rose (Fitzsimons) Lavelle.
Graduated from St. Joseph’s Sem.
Ordained R.C. priest 1879. Assistant, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City, 1879-1886, rector, since 1886. Diocesan consultor, Archdiocese of New York Appointed vicar general, New York, 1902.
Domestic prelate to Pope Pius X, 1903. Prothonotary Apostolic by Pope Pius XII, 1929.