Emmet M. Walsh

Emmet Michael Walsh (March 6, 1892 – March 16, 1968) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Charleston in South Carolina (1927–1949) and as bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown in Ohio (1952–1968).

Biography

Early life

The eighth of eleven children, Emmet Walsh was born on March 6, 1892, in Beaufort, South Carolina, to Thomas and Wilhelmenia (née Jennemann) Walsh. In 1906, his family moved to Savannah, Georgia. After his ordination, Walsh served as a curate at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Atlanta, Georgia, until 1917, when he became pastor of St. Teresa's Parish in Albany, Georgia.

During his 22-year tenure in Charleston, Walsh erected 25 churches, four hospitals, and two vacation camps for youth.

Walsh automatically succeeded Bishop James A. McFadden on November 16, 1952. During his tenure, the diocese experienced a period of great growth. The Vatican elevated Walsh to the rank of assistant at the pontifical throne in 1954. He attended the Second Vatican Council in Rome from 1962 to 1965.

Death Emmet Walsh died on March 16, 1968, in Youngstown, Ohio, at age 76.