Justin Albert Driscoll (September 30, 1920—November 19, 1984) was an American Roman Catholic clergyman. He served as President of Loras College (1967–1970) and Bishop of Fargo (1970–1984).
Justin Albert Driscoll | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Fargo | |
| See | Diocese of Fargo |
| In office | 1970-1984 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | July 28, 1945 |
| Consecration | October 18, 1971 by Archbishop Luigi Raimondi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 30, 1920 Bernard, Iowa, US |
| Died | November 19, 1984 (aged 64) Bismarck, North Dakota, US |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Parents | William and Agnes (née Healey) Driscoll |
| Education | Loras College Catholic University of America |
Biography edit
Early life edit
Justin Driscoll was born on September 30, 1920, in Bernard, Iowa, to William and Agnes (née Healey) Driscoll.[1] He studied at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1942.[1] He completed his postgraduate studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.[1]
Priesthood edit
Driscoll was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Dubuque on July 28, 1945.[2] He then served as a teacher at Loras Academy until 1948, when he became secretary to Archbishop Henry Rohlman.[1] In 1952 he earned his Ph.D. from Catholic University.[1]Returning to Iowa, he served as secretary to Archbishop Leo Binz (1952–1953) and superintendent of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese (1953–1967).[1]
President of Loras College edit
Driscoll was named president of Loras College in 1967.[1] During his administration, he gave full scholarships to twelve African American students. According to later Loras President Francis Friedl, these students were radicalized after spending a summer with Jesse Jackson's organization in Chicago When the students returned to Loras, they occupied a school building and sent a list of demands to the administration. After the students left the building, they were suspended for a semester. The semester length of the suspension and other factors made Driscoll unpopular with some faculty, who then sought his resignation.[3]
Bishop of Fargo edit
On September 8, 1970, Driscoll was appointed the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Fargo by Pope Paul VI.[2] He received his episcopal consecration on October 18, 1970. from Archbishop Luigi Raimondi, with Archbishops Leo Binz and James Byrne serving as co-consecrators.[2]
Justin Driscoll died on November 19, 1984, in Bismarck, North Dakota, at age 64.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g Curtis, Georgina Pell (1966). The American Catholic Who's Who. Vol. XVII. Grosse Pointe, Michigan: Walter Romig.
- ^ a b c d "Bishop Justin Albert Driscoll". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.[self-published source]
- ^ Cooper, Brian (2007-06-17). "Msgr. Francis Friedl". Telegraph Herald. Archived from the original on 2008-02-28.