William G. Connare
| William G. Connare | |
|---|---|
| Bishop emeritus of Greensburg | |
| See | Diocese of Greensburg |
| In office | February 23, 1960 – January 20, 1987 |
| Predecessor | Hugh L. Lamb |
| Successor | Anthony G. Bosco |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 14, 1936 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 11, 1911 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 12, 1995 (aged 83) Greensburg, Pennsylvania |
William Graham Connare (December 11, 1911 – June 12, 1995) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Greensburg from 1960 to 1987.
Connare was born in the East End of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, one of three children of James J. and Nellie T. (O'Connor) Connare. His parents were Irish immigrants who came to the United States from County Galway and County Kerry, respectively. His father worked as an engineer for an East End biscuit firm. In 1917, he enrolled at the newly opened St. Lawrence School. After graduating from Duquesne University Preparatory School, he studied at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. He graduated from Duquesne in 1932, and then attended St. Vincent College in Latrobe, where he earned a Master's degree in 1934. He began his studies for the priesthood at St. Vincent Seminary.
Connare was ordained a priest by Bishop Hugh C. Boyle on June 14, 1936. His first assignment was as a curate at St. Canice Church in Knoxville. He was transferred to the Cathedral of St. Paul in Oakland in 1937, where he remained for twelve years. In 1949, he was appointed administrator of St. Richard Church, an African American parish in the Hill District. He became both pastor of St. Richard's and a domestic prelate in 1955.
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