Background
O’Ryan, William Francis was born on February 23, 1861 in Cashel, Tipperary Company, Ireland. Son of Michael and Ellen (Maher) O’R.
O’Ryan, William Francis was born on February 23, 1861 in Cashel, Tipperary Company, Ireland. Son of Michael and Ellen (Maher) O’R.
Student Saint Patrick’s College, Thurles, and Saint Patrick’s College, Mavnooth.
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1885. Came to the United States, 1887, naturalized. Editor Colorado Catholic, 1890-1892, Celtic Cross, 1894-1895, Denver Catholic Register, 1902-1904.
Wrote a brief biography of Bishop Macheboef, pioneer bishop of Denver, 1889.
Contributor short stories, articles and verse to magazines Helped organize Knights of Columbus in Denver, Community Chest, Hospital Association.
Appointed Roman prelate with rank of monsignor, 1933.