William Theodore Mulloy

William Theodore Mulloy (November 9, 1892 – June 1, 1959) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of Covington in Kentucky from 1945 until his death in 1959.

Biography

Early life The oldest of five children, William Mulloy was born on November 9, 1892, in Ardoch, North Dakota, to William James and Margaret Ann (née Doyle) Mulloy. He attended St. Boniface College in Winnipeg, Manitoba, then entered St. Paul Seminary and St. Thomas College in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Priesthood Mulloy was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Fargo in Grafton, North Dakota, by Bishop James O'Reilly on June 7, 1916. After his ordination, the diocese assigned Mulloy as a curate at St. Michael Parish in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was transferred in 1920 to serve as pastor of St. Boniface Parish in Wimbledon, North Dakota.

Death After fifteen years as bishop, Mulloy died on June 1, 1959, in Covington at age 66. He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.