Background
Ireton, Peter L. was born on September 21, 1882 in Baltimore. Son of John Francis and Mary Ellen (Sheridan) Ireton.
Ireton, Peter L. was born on September 21, 1882 in Baltimore. Son of John Francis and Mary Ellen (Sheridan) Ireton.
Student St. Charles College, Catonsville, Maryland. Student Cath.
Ordained priest, 1906. Assistant St. Gregory’s Church, Baltimore, 1907-1926. Pastor St. Ann’s Church, Baltimore, 1926-1935.
Appointed coadjutor bishop of Richmond, Virginia, August 5, 1935. Appointed bishop of Richmond, Virginia, April 14, 1945. Archdiocesan director Holy Name Society, Baltimore, 1922-1935.
Founder Holy Name Society Big Brother Association, 1923. Trustee St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys, 1910-1935, vice-president and treasurer, 1922-1935. Trustee Catholic U. since 1930.
Domestic Prelate to Pope Pius XI, August 5, 1929. Assistant at the Pontifical Throne, since 1956.
Club: Press.