Thomas Francis Hickey

Thomas Francis Hickey (February 4, 1861 – December 10, 1940) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the second bishop of the Diocese of Rochester in New York (1909–1928). He was named titular archbishop of Viminacium in 1928

Biography

Early life Hickey was born in Rochester, New York on February 4, 1861, to Jeremiah and Margaret Hickey. He studied at St. John's Seminary and Fordham University, both in New York City, and at St. Joseph's Seminary in Troy New York.

Priesthood Hickey was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Rochester on March 25, 1884 by Bishop Bernard John McQuaid in Rochester, New York. After his ordination, the diocese assigned Hickey to pastoral positions in parishes in Geneva and Moravia, New York. Hickey then became chaplain of the New York State Industrial School in Rush, New York. Hickey led the creation of the Aquinas Institute for Boys and Nazareth Academy for girls, both in Rochester. He also assisted in the founding of Nazareth College in Pittsford, New York.