Thomas Joseph Carr

Thomas Joseph Carr (10 May 1839 – 6 May 1917) was the second Roman Catholic archbishop of Melbourne, Australia. As archbishop, he was a strong advocate for education

Early life and education Carr was born on 10 May 1839 near Moylough, Galway, Ireland.

Career He served as a curate for six years.

As archbishop, he was a strong advocate for education and oversaw a huge growth in Catholic education. He also oversaw the completion of St Patrick's Cathedral, which had been underdevelopment for over 30 years.

In 1899, he became editor of Austral Light. In 1913, Daniel Mannix was appointed Carr's coadjutor.

Carr died at Melbourne on 6 May 1917 and was buried in St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne. He was 78.

Legacy St. Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne was his largest accomplishment, but there are many other markers to Carr's lasting contributions, including the parish of Werribee, Victoria, which he established in 1906.

In the south-western Melbourne suburb of Tarneit, Thomas Carr College is named in his honour.

Works Collected Writings (1907)