Background
Head, Edward Dennis was born on August 5, 1919 in White Plains, New York, United States. Son of Charles W. and Nellie (O'Donahue) Head.
Head, Edward Dennis was born on August 5, 1919 in White Plains, New York, United States. Son of Charles W. and Nellie (O'Donahue) Head.
Student, Cathedral College Columbia University. Student, St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie, Yonkers, New York. Master of Arts, New York School Social Work, 1948.
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1945. Formerly teacher Notre Dame College, Staten Island, New York. Assistant pastor Sacred Heart Church, Bronx, St. Roch's Church, Staten Island.
With Catholic Charities Office Archdiocese of New York, 1947-1966. Executive director Catholic Charities, 1966-1970. Auxiliary bishop of New York, 1970-1973.
Bishop of Buffalo, 1973-1994. Bishop emeritus of Buffalo, from 1994. Chairman health affairs committee United States Catholic Conference.