Eugene A. Garvey
| Eugene A. Garvey | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Altoona | |
| In office | 1901-1920 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | September 22, 1869 by Bishop William O'Hara |
| Consecration | September 8, 1902 by Archbishop Sebastiano Martinelli, O.S.A. |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 5, 1845 Carbondale, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 22, 1920 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Parents | Michael and Catherine (née Boylan) Garvey |
| Education | Scranton High School |
| Alma mater | St. Charles College |
Eugene Augustine Garvey (October 5, 1845 – October 22, 1920) was an Irish American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the first Bishop of Altoona, Pennsylvania (1901-1920).
One of five children, Garvey was born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, to Michael and Catherine (née Boylan) Garvey, who were Irish immigrants. He was raised in nearby Dunmore, where he received his early education. After graduating from Scranton High School, he studied at St. Charles College in Ellicott City, Maryland and at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Overbrook, Pennsylvania.
He was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop William O'Hara on September 22, 1869. He then served as a curate in Hawley before being transferred to Athens in 1871. He was pastor of Annunciation Church in Williamsport from 1871 until 1899, when he became vicar general of the Diocese of Scranton and rector of St. John's Church in Pittston. He was named a monsignor in 1900.
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