Thomas Charles O'Reilly

Thomas Charles O'Reilly (February 22, 1873 – March 25, 1938) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Scranton. Quotes An authoritative mission to teach is absolutely necessary, a man-given mission is not authoritative. Hence any concept of Apostolicity that excludes authoritative union with the Apostolic mission robs the ministry of its Divine character. Apostolicity, or Apostolic succession, then, means that the mission conferred by Jesus Christ upon the Apostles must pass from then to their legitimate successors, in an unbroken line, until the end of the world. Apostolicity (1913) Catholic Encyclopedia External links Category:1873 births Category:People from Cleveland Category:University of Notre Dame alumni Category:Catholics from the United States Category:Roman Catholic bishops Category:1938 births