Lawrence Patrick Moran

Lawrence Patrick Moran (28 July 1907 – 15 March 1970) was an Australian bishop of the Catholic Church. He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne for less than six years and died while in office.

Early life Moran was born in Oakleigh, Victoria to Patrick and Bridget Moran.

Priesthood Moran was ordained to the priesthood on 26 July 1936 at St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne by Archbishop Daniel Mannix.

In 1961, he was appointed vicar general of the Archdiocese of Melbourne, a position he would hold until his death.

Episcopate On 9 November 1964, Moran was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne and Titular Bishop of Caesarea Philippi by Pope Paul VI. He was consecrated along with five other bishops on 3 December 1964 at Oval Maidan, Mumbai by Pope Paul VI. The ordination was part of the International Eucharistic Congress which was being held in India at the time.

Death Moran died on 15 March 1970 at the age of 62.