Daniel Mary Gorman

Daniel Mary Gorman (April 12, 1861 – June 9, 1927) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Boise in Idaho from 1918 until his death in 1927.

Biography

Early life Daniel Gorman was born on April 12, 1861, in Wyoming, Iowa, to John and Mary (née Rooney) Gorman. His father was born in County Sligo, Ireland, and his mother in Montreal, Quebec. After graduating from Wyoming High School, he entered St. Joseph's College in Dubuque. He continued his studies at St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He served as pastor of a small parish in State Center, Iowa, for one year before joining the faculty of St. Joseph's College. From 1904 to 1918, he served as president of St. Joseph's, known today as Loras College.

Bishop of Boise On February 6, 1918, Gorman was appointed the second bishop of Boise by Pope Benedict XV.

Daniel Gorman died in Lewiston, Idaho, on June 9, 1927, at age 66.