Clarence Edward Elwell

Clarence Edward Elwell (February 4, 1904 – February 16, 1973) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Columbus in Ohio from 1968 until his death in 1973. He previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland in Ohio from 1962 to 1968.

Biography

Early life Clarence Elwell was born on February 4, 1904, in the Newburgh Heights section of Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from Holy Name High School in Cleveland, Ohio, he studied medicine at St. Ignatius College in Cleveland for two years. Elwell then decided to enter the priesthood and transferred to St. Mary Seminary in Lakeside, Ohio. Upon his return to Cleveland, Elwell served as an assistant priest, teacher, and assistant superintendent of schools in the diocese. He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery in Lockbourne, Ohio.