Background
Cooney, Patrick Ronald was born on March 10, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Michael and Elizabeth (Dowdall) Cooney.
Cooney, Patrick Ronald was born on March 10, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Michael and Elizabeth (Dowdall) Cooney.
Bachelor of Arts, Sacred Heart Seminary, 1956; Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Gregorian U., Rome, 1958; Licentiate of Sacred Theology, Gregorian U., Rome, 1960; Master of Arts, Notre Dame U., 1973.
Ordained priest Archdiocese of Detroit, 1934, assistant chancellor, 1962—1969, director department worship, 1969—1983. Associate pastor St. Catherine Church, 1960—1962. Rector Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, 1977—1983.
Auxiliary bishop Archdiocese of Detroit, 1982—1983. Ordained bishop, 1983. Bishop Diocese of Gaylord, Michigan, 1989—2009, bishop emeritus, since 2009.