Background
McDonnell, Timothy Anthony was born on December 23, 1937 in New York City. Son of John Jay and Margaret (Looney) McDonnell.
McDonnell, Timothy Anthony was born on December 23, 1937 in New York City. Son of John Jay and Margaret (Looney) McDonnell.
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers, New York, 1959. Master of Science in Education, Iona College, New Rochelle, New York, 1970. Attended sabbatical progressive, North American College, Vatican City, 1999.
Ordained priest Archdiocese of New York City, 1963, auxiliary bishop, 2001, vicar general, 2002—2004. Faculty member Maria Regina High School, Hartsdale, New York, 1963—1969. Associate pastor Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Ardsley, 1963—1970.
Assistant director Archdiocesan Office for Christian and Family Development, 1970—1977. Resident chaplain Cardinal McCloskey School and Home, White Plains, 1971—1977. Director Archdiocesan Society for Propagation of Faith, 1977—1980.
Vice-chancellor, secretary Archdiocesan Board Consultors, 1980—1984. Pastor Holy Trinity Parish, New York City, 1984—1990. Episcopal vicar of West Manhattan, 1989—1990.
Acting deputy president, deputy Chief Executive Officer Covenant House, 1990. Pastor St. John, St. Mary Parish, Chappaqua, New York, 1993—2002. Chief operating officer Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of New York, 1990—1993.
Ordained bishop, 2001. Titular bishop of Semina, 2001. Bishop Diocese of Springfield, since 2004.