Background
Mcvinney, Russell J. was born on November 25, 1898 in Warren, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Thomas and Catherine (Blessington) Mcvinney.
Mcvinney, Russell J. was born on November 25, 1898 in Warren, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Thomas and Catherine (Blessington) Mcvinney.
Graduate LaSalle Academy, Providence, 1916. Student Saint Charles College, Catonsville, Maryland. Student Notre Dame, 1935.
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, Louvain, Belgium, 1924. Assistant Saint Patrick’s Church, Harrisville, Rhode Island, 1924-1929, Saint Edward’s Church, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, 1929-1935 (also teacher Saint Raphael’s Academy), South.S. Peter and Paul’s Cathedral, Providence, 1936-1941. Rector Our Lady of Providence Seminary, Warwick Neck, Rhode Island, 1941-1948, consecrated Bishop of Providence July 14, 1948.
President and treasurer all Diocesan Corps. in State of Rhode Island Director diocesan pilgrimage to Eucharistic Congress, New Orleans, 1938.
Member International Federation Catholic Alumnae (moderator, 1940-1948). Knights of Columbus (4 degree). Club: Notre Dame of Rhode Island (chaplain 1937-1948).