Stephen Joseph Donahue

Stephen Joseph Donahue (December 10, 1893 – August 17, 1982) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York from 1934 to 1972.

Biography

Early life Stephen Donahue was born on December 10, 1893 in New York City, the fifth of ten children of Thomas P. and Dorothy (née Rentz) Donahue. His father was born in England to Irish parents, and his mother was born in Germany. He received his early education at the parochial school of Holy Name Parish in Manhattan run by the Christian Brothers.

After graduating from Holy Name School in 1906, he attended Cathedral College in Queens. After his ordination, the archdiocese assigned Donahue as an instructor of Sacred Scripture and Latin at Cathedral College, where he also served for a time as prefect of discipline.

After his consecration, Donahue frequently represented Hayes at religious conventions and other events.

Retirement and legacy After 38 years as an auxiliary bishop of New York, Donahue resigned his position on May 3, 1972. He died on August 17, 1982, at the Mary Manning Walsh Home in Manhattan, aged 88.