“C” is for Corcoran, James Andrew (1820-1899) Theologian, educator, editor. Born in Charleston Corcoran attended the Boys’ Classical Academy a Catholic school. In 1833 he was sent to Rome for seminary studies where he excelled in history theology and ancient and modern languages. Returning to Charleston in 1843 he did parish work and from 1850 to 1861 served as editor of the United Sates Catholic Miscellany. In its pages he defended Catholicism against its critics. His theological learning and elegant Latin style earned him a national reputation. In 1868 he was chosen by the American bishops as their representative in Rome to participate in preparatory work for the First Vatican Council. In Rome James Andrew Corcoran successfully opposed European proposals to condemn the American principles of freedom of worship and separation of church and state.
“C” is for Corcoran, James Andrew (1820-1899)
