Francis McNeirny

Francis McNeirny (April 25, 1828 – January 2, 1894) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Albany. Quotes As with the individual, so with the nation dost Thou deal most mercifully. With the breath of Thy love Thou hast called it into existence. Thou didst bless it with wise and prudent founders. Thou hast implanted in the breasts of its citizens a sense of right, a love of justice. Thou hast watched over its beginnings. Thou hast brought it, in a brief space of time, to a height of unparalleled prosperity. Thou hast, when its existence was endangered, either by attacks from without or by dissensions within, filled the hearts of its faithful children with love and devotion, and Thou hast raised from among them valiant men to defend its interests. Thou hast led them to victory, and when Thou didst make them victorious, Thou didst, too, inspire them with mercy and compassion for the vanquished. For all this, Oh Heavenly Father, we return loving thanks. Proceedings of the Senate and Assembly of the state of New York, on the life and services of Gen. Philip H. Sheridan (1890) Quotes about Francis McNeirny Under his careful and prudent administration the diocese has prospered and acquired order and solidity. John Gilmary Shea, The Hierarchy of the Catholic Church in the United States External links Category:1828 births Category:People from New York City Category:Catholics from the United States Category:Clergy from the United States Category:Roman Catholic bishops Category:1894 deaths