John Moore

John Moore (June 27, 1835 – July 30, 1901) was an Irish-born prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the second bishop of St. Augustine in Florida from 1877 to 1901.

Biography

Early life John Moore was born in Castletown, County Westmeath, in Ireland on June 27, 1835. His family immigrated to Charleston, South Carolina, when he was age 14. Moore attended the seminary in Charleston. He was sent to Europe to study at the College of Cambrai in Cambrai, France. Moore then studied theology at the College of Propaganda in Rome.

Priesthood Moore was ordained into the priesthood by Archbishop Antonio Ligi-Bussi in Rome on April 9, 1860, for the Diocese of Charleston. After his ordination, Moore returned to Charleston to assume assignments in parishes, most prominently St. Patrick's.

Bishop of St. Augustine On February 16, 1877, Moore was appointed by Pope Pius IX as bishop of St. Augustine. He was consecrated on May 13, 1877, by Bishop Patrick Lynch at St John the Baptist Pro-Cathedral in Charleston.