Doran was born on February 20, 1936, in Rockford, Illinois to Robert J. and Gretchen (Durst ) Doran. He attended St. James Pro-Cathedral Grade School in Rockford, graduating in 1950. He then attended Campion High School in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, finishing in 1954.[1] Doran then entered the St. Pius X Seminary at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, studying philosophy and classics. [2] After graduating from St. Pius in 1968, he entered the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.[2][1]
In May 2002, Doran confirmed that Harlan Clapsaddle, a diocese priest, had sexually abused three brothers when they were children during the 1970's. When the boys complained in 1996 to the diocese, it removed Clapsaddle immediately after an investigation. The family said they urged Doran at that time to report Clapsaddle to the police and search for other victims, but he instead told them to stay silent about it. The brothers each received a $27,000 cash settlement in 1997.[4]
Retirementedit
Doran's resignation as bishop, which he submitted on his 75th birthday, was accepted by Pope Benedict XVI on March 20, 2012. He was succeeded by Monsignor David Malloy.[5] Thomas Doran died on September 1, 2016.
Viewsedit
Tridentine massedit
Doran was one of the earliest post-Vatican II proponents of the Tridentine Mass. Before the publication Summorum Pontificum, Doran was singled out in an article in The Wanderer as one of the few U.S. bishops "...who have been generous in the Ecclesia Dei indult application, as requested and emphasized repeatedly by the late Pope John Paul II".[6][7]
Abortionedit
In August 2006, Doran denounced the rate of abortions in the United States, saying, "We shall soon outstrip the Nazis in doing human beings to death."[8]
In late March 2009 Doran expressed his "dismay and outrage" at the decision of the University of Notre Dame to have PresidentBarack Obama deliver its commencement speech and receive an honorary degree.[9] He even suggested that Notre Dame change its name to "Northwestern Indiana Humanist University."[9]
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Thomas Doran redirects here For the bishop of Providence see Thomas Francis Doran Thomas George Doran February 20 1936 September 1 2016 was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Rockford in Illinois from 1994 to 2012 His Excellency The Most ReverendThomas George DoranBishop of RockfordChurchRoman Catholic ChurchSeeDiocese of RockfordIn officeJune 24 1994 to March 20 2012PredecessorArthur Joseph O NeillSuccessorDavid John MalloyOrdersOrdinationDecember 20 1961by Martin O ConnorConsecrationJune 24 1994by Joseph BernardinPersonal detailsBornFebruary 20 1936Rockford Illinois USDiedSeptember 1 2016 2016 09 01 aged 80 EducationSt Pius X SeminaryPontifical Gregorian UniversityMottoSpes anchora vitae Hope is the anchor of life Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Early life and education 1 2 Ordination and ministry 1 3 Bishop of Rockford 1 4 Retirement 2 Views 2 1 Tridentine mass 2 2 Abortion 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksBiography editEarly life and education edit Doran was born on February 20 1936 in Rockford Illinois to Robert J and Gretchen Durst Doran He attended St James Pro Cathedral Grade School in Rockford graduating in 1950 He then attended Campion High School in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin finishing in 1954 1 Doran then entered the St Pius X Seminary at Loras College in Dubuque Iowa studying philosophy and classics 2 After graduating from St Pius in 1968 he entered the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome 2 1 Ordination and ministry edit Doran was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Rockford by Bishop Martin O Connor on December 20 1961 in St Peter s Basilica in Rome 3 He completed his Licentiate of Sacred Theology in Rome in 1962 1 Upon his return to Rockford Doran served in many administrative judicial and pastoral capacities He returned to Rome in 1975 to complete a Doctor of Canon Law degree in 1978 2 After coming back to Illinois Doran served as chancellor judicial vicar vicar for catholic education and rector of St Peter s Cathedral in Rockford 2 In 1986 Pope John Paul II appointed him to be a prelate auditor of the Sacred Roman Rota Bishop of Rockford edit On April 19 1994 Doran was appointed the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Rockford by John Paul II 3 better source needed He received his episcopal consecration on June 24 1994 from Cardinal Joseph Bernardin with Bishop Arthur O Neill and Joseph Galante serving as co consecrators 3 He selected as his episcopal motto Spes Anchora Vitae 2 In 2000 Doran was named a member of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura He was also a member of the Congregation for the Clergy the board of Catholics United for the Faith a trustee of The Catholic University of America and Institute on Religious Life 2 In May 2002 Doran confirmed that Harlan Clapsaddle a diocese priest had sexually abused three brothers when they were children during the 1970 s When the boys complained in 1996 to the diocese it removed Clapsaddle immediately after an investigation The family said they urged Doran at that time to report Clapsaddle to the police and search for other victims but he instead told them to stay silent about it The brothers each received a 27 000 cash settlement in 1997 4 Retirement edit Doran s resignation as bishop which he submitted on his 75th birthday was accepted by Pope Benedict XVI on March 20 2012 He was succeeded by Monsignor David Malloy 5 Thomas Doran died on September 1 2016 Views editTridentine mass edit Doran was one of the earliest post Vatican II proponents of the Tridentine Mass Before the publication Summorum Pontificum Doran was singled out in an article in The Wanderer as one of the few U S bishops who have been generous in the Ecclesia Dei indult application as requested and emphasized repeatedly by the late Pope John Paul II 6 7 Abortion edit In August 2006 Doran denounced the rate of abortions in the United States saying We shall soon outstrip the Nazis in doing human beings to death 8 In late March 2009 Doran expressed his dismay and outrage at the decision of the University of Notre Dame to have President Barack Obama deliver its commencement speech and receive an honorary degree 9 He even suggested that Notre Dame change its name to Northwestern Indiana Humanist University 9 See also edit nbsp Catholicism portalCatholic Church hierarchy Catholic Church in the United States Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States List of Catholic bishops of the United States Lists of patriarchs archbishops and bishopsReferences edit a b c Jan 2016 09 08 Bishop Emeritus Thomas George Doran D D J C D 1936 2016 RPL s Local History Retrieved 2022 05 07 a b c d e f The Most Reverend Thomas G Doran D D J C D Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford Archived from the original on 2009 06 03 a b c Bishop Arthur Joseph O Neill Catholic Hierarchy org self published source Bishop Confirms Abuse Allegations by Edith C Webster Rockford Register Star May 8 2002 www bishop accountability org Retrieved 2022 05 07 RINUNCIA DEL VESCOVO DI ROCKFORD U S A E NOMINA DEL SUCCESSORE in Italian Holy See Press Office 2012 03 20 Archived from the original on 2013 09 21 The Wanderer Providence brings Bishop Rifan to Una Voce conference December 1 2005 Bishops Bruskewitz and Corrada expect 1962 missal to play important future role renewamerica com February 1 2006 Americans to outstrip Nazis in taking human life says bishop Cardinal News Agency a b Exclusive Rockford Bishop Doran Dismay and Outrage at Notre Dame Honor for President Obama Cardinal Newman Society 2009 03 31 Archived from the original on 2009 06 09 External links editRoman Catholic Diocese of Rockford The Most Reverend Thomas G Doran Eighth Bishop of RockfordCatholic Church titlesPreceded by Bishop Emeritus of Rockford2012 2016 Succeeded by Preceded byArthur Joseph O Neill Bishop of Rockford1994 2012 Succeeded byDavid John Malloy Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Thomas G Doran amp 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