J. Carroll McCormick
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Joseph Carroll McCormick (December 15, 1907 – November 2, 1996) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as bishop of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown in Pennsylvania (1960–1966) and bishop of the Diocese of Scranton in Pennsylvania (1966–1983).
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Joseph Carroll McCormick | |
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Bishop of Scranton Titular Bishop of Ruspae | |
See | Diocese of Scranton |
In office | 1966-1983 |
Predecessor | Jerome Daniel Hannan |
Successor | John Joseph O'Connor |
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Ordination | July 10, 1932 by Dennis Joseph Dougherty |
Consecration | April 23, 1948 by Dennis Joseph Dougherty |
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Born | (1907-12-15)December 15, 1907 |
Died | November 2, 1996(1996-11-02) (aged 89) |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Education | St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Pontifical Roman Seminary |
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In a 2018 grand jury report, McCormick was criticized for his mishandling of sexual abuse allegations against priests when he was Bishop of the Diocese of Scranton.