Background
Broderick, Edwin B. was born on January 16, 1917 in Bronx, New York City. Son of Patrick J. and Margaret M. (O'Donnell) Broderick.
Broderick, Edwin B. was born on January 16, 1917 in Bronx, New York City. Son of Patrick J. and Margaret M. (O'Donnell) Broderick.
Bachelor of Arts, St. Joseph's College, Yonkers, New York, 1938; Doctor of Philosophy in English, Fordham University, 1951; Doctor of Humane Letters, L.I.U., 1968; Doctor of Humane Letters, Catholic U. American, 1982; Doctor of Laws, Siena College, 1969.
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1942. Teacher Cardinal Hayes High School, 1943-1947. Assistant pastor St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City, 1947.
Director radio-television Archdiocese, New York, 1951-1954. Secretary to Cardinal Spellman, 1954-1964. President St. Joseph's Seminary and College, Yonkers, 1964-1968.
Consecrated bishop, 1967. Bishop of Albany, New York, 1969-1976. Executive director Catholic Relief Services, New York City, 1976-1984.
Conclavist Papal election, 1958. Trustee Key Trust Company, Albany. Theological; consultant to Danforth Foundation.
Chairman New York State Catholic Bishops' Liaison with New York State Catholic Colleges. Chairman New York State Catholic Conference, 1968-1976. Member United States Bishops' Committee on Education.
Member administrative board United States Catholic Conference, 1972-1975. United States representative Cor Unum.
Member McKay Commission to investigate Attica Riot, 1971. Member advisory committee Yale Division School, 1978-1983, Hoffstra University School Law, 1983. President Interfaith Hunger Appeal, 1978-1980.
Chairman Horn of Africa Ecumenical Coalition, 1980-1982. Trustee College Mount St. Vincent, Riverdale, New York, since 1985. Member Modern Language Association, Metropolitan Opera Club, Equestrian Order Knights Malta.
Clubs: Friars.