Lawrence Moran
| The Most Reverend Lawrence Moran | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Melbourne | |
| Archdiocese | Melbourne |
| Installed | 3 December 1964 |
| Term ended | 15 March 1970 |
| Other post | Titular Bishop of Caesarea Philippi (1964–1970) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 26 July 1936 at St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne by Daniel Mannix |
| Consecration | 3 December 1964 at Oval Maidan, Mumbai by Pope Paul VI |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lawrence Patrick Moran 28 July 1907 Oakleigh, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 15 March 1970 (aged 62) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Occupation | Catholic bishop |
| Profession | Corpus Christi College, Melbourne |
Lawrence Patrick Moran (28 July 1907 – 15 March 1970) was an Australian bishop of the Catholic Church. He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne for less than six years and died while in office.
Early life
Moran was born in Oakleigh, Victoria to Patrick and Bridget Moran.
Priesthood
Moran was ordained to the priesthood on 26 July 1936 at St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne by Archbishop Daniel Mannix.[1]
In 1961, he was appointed vicar general of the Archdiocese of Melbourne, a position he would hold until his death.[2]
Episcopate
On 9 November 1964, Moran was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne and Titular Bishop of Caesarea Philippi by Pope Paul VI.[3] He was consecrated along with five other bishops on 3 December 1964 at Oval Maidan, Mumbai by Pope Paul VI. The ordination was part of the International Eucharistic Congress which was being held in India at the time.[4]
Death
Moran died on 15 March 1970 at the age of 62.[5]
References
- Back to citation "Ordinations on Sunday Next". Advocate. 23 July 1936. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- Back to citation "Melbourne Bishop Dies". The Canberra Times. 16 March 1970. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- Back to citation "Bishop Lawrence Patrick Moran †". catholic-hierachy.org. Catholic Hierachy. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- Back to citation "ADDRESS OF POPE PAUL VI AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EPISCOPAL ORDINATION OF NEW BISHOPS". Vatican.va. The Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- Back to citation "Melbourne Bishop Dies". The Canberra Times. 16 March 1970. Retrieved 1 May 2026.