John Augustine Sheppard

John Augustine Sheppard (September 28, 1849 – 1925) was an Irish-American clergyman. Born in Carlow, Ireland, he was the son of James and Mary (Curran) Sheppard. He was a Monsignor, Vicar general of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark, and Prothonotary and Domestic Prelate of the Papal Court.[1][2] He was the first priest in the United States to receive the distinction of Monsignor by Pope Pius X. He was also honored with the designation Prothonotary Apostle.

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  2. ^ Mahoney, Joseph F.; Wosh, Peter J.; Commission, New Jersey Catholic Historical Records (1 January 1987). The Diocesan journal of Michael Augustine Corrigan, Bishop of Newark, 1872-1880. New Jersey Historical Society. p. 394. ISBN 978-0-911020-17-5.