Background
Hayes, Ralph Leo was born on September 21, 1884 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Patrick N. and Mary (O’Donnell) Hayes.
Hayes, Ralph Leo was born on September 21, 1884 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Patrick N. and Mary (O’Donnell) Hayes.
Student Catholic University, Washington, Doctorate.
Assistant pastor, Holy Rosary Parish, Pittsburgh, 1910-1912. With Diocesan Mission Band, Diocese of Pittsburgh, 1913-1917, superintendent of parish schools, 1917-1925, pastor, Saint Catherine’s Church, 1925-1933. Bishop, Diocese of Montana, 1933-1935.
Rector, North American College, Rome, Italy, 1935-1944.
Bishop of Davenport, Iowa, 1945.