Edwin Vincent O'Hara

1881–1956 (age 75)

Catholic bishop

Biography

Edwin Vincent O'Hara (1881-1956) served the Church with tireless devotion, guiding the faithful as bishop with a particular passion for Catholic education and the dignity of work. He brought a scholarly mind and pastoral warmth to every pastoral visit, encouraging lay leadership and compassionate outreach in parishes across his diocese.

His life was marked by a determination to bridge communities, promoting dialogue and practical support for families in need, and he remained deeply grateful for the simple pleasures of prayerful silence and retreats in nature. Mount Olivet Cemetery holds his remains, a place where admirers still remember his steady moral compass.

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