Reverend John E. McCarthy, D.D.
Class of 1949

Born June 21, 1930, Houston; class president of graduating class, 1949, St. Thomas High School; B.A. 1956, University of St. Thomas; ordained to Priesthood, 1956, M.A. Theology, University of St. Thomas.

Board Member, National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs, Washington D.C., 1977; St. Edwards University, Austin, 1979; St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Houston, 1979; Incarnate Word Academy, 1979; Committee Member, National Conference Catholic Bishops Campaign for Human Development, Priestly Life and Vinistry, Catholic Relief Services, 1979.

Prior to ordination to the Episcopacy in March, 1979, Bishop McCarthy and served as Executive Director,Texas Catholic Conference, Austin, 1973-79; Pastor of St.Theresa's Church, Houston, 1969-72; Director, Division for Poverty Programs, U.S. Catholic Conference, Washington, D.C., 1968-69; Assistant Pastor, All Saints, St. Cecilia, St. Pius, Pasadena, 1956-63.

Bishop McCarthy was inducted into the Hall of Honor of St. Thomas High School on April 13, 1980