Patrick Joseph McCormick

Patrick Joseph McCormick (December 10, 1880 – May 18, 1953) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington in the District of Columbia from 1950 to 1953. He previously served as rector of Catholic University of America in Washington.

Early life Joseph McCormick was born on December 10, 1880, in Norwich, Connecticut to Daniel J. McCormick and Margaret E. McCormick. He attended the parochial school of St. Patrick's Parish in Norwich along with public schools in that city. After deciding to become a priest, McCormick in 1899 entered St. Joseph's Seminary in Yonkers, New York.

Priesthood

McCormick was ordained a priest on July 26, 1904, for the Archdiocese of Hartford by Bishop Michael Tierney. He entered the Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, D.C. in 1905. McCormick received a Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree in 1905 and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology in 1906.

McCormick was an editor and contributor from 1921 to 1944 of the Catholic Educational Review. He also served as president of the Catholic Educational Press. He was also an important contributor to the Cyclopedia of Education and The Encyclopedia of Sunday Schools

Auxiliary Bishop of Washington Pius XII named McCormick on June 14, 1950, as an auxiliary bishop of Washington and titular bishop of Atenia. He was consecrated by Cardinal Amleto Giovanni Cicognani on September 21, 1950, at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington.

Death McCormick died in Washington on May 18, 1953. He was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in that city.