Monsignor William McCarthy was born in County Cork, Ireland. His ordination (1963) was at St. Patrick Seminary, Carlow. His first parish assignments (1968-74) were in New Jersey, USA. He pursued gr...view moreMonsignor William McCarthy was born in County Cork, Ireland. His ordination (1963) was at St. Patrick Seminary, Carlow. His first parish assignments (1968-74) were in New Jersey, USA. He pursued graduate courses in marriage counseling at Seton Hall U.; and theology at NY Theological Seminary. He was a Diocesan Director of Scouting (1965-68); member of the Diocesan Ecumenical Committee (1969-72); Knights of Columbus Chaplain; Director of Upper Morris CYO (1970-75); member of Diocesan Personnel Board (1973); committee member of Diocesan Priests Senate; pastor of Saint Rose of Lima Church, E. Hanover (1980 to 2003); and currently Pastor Emeritus.view less