David Douglas Crosby

David Douglas Crosby
Diocese of Hamilton
See	Hamilton
Predecessor	Anthony F. Tonnos
Successor	incumbent
Other posts	Bishop of St. George’s Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador (2003-2007) Bishop of Corner Brook and Labrador (2007-2010)
Orders
Ordination	27 September 1975
Personal details
Born	June 28, 1949 (1949-06-28) (age 62) Marathon, Ontario

David Douglas Crosby O.M.I. (born 28 June 1949) is a Canadian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He is the ninth and current Bishop of Hamilton, having previously served as Bishop of St. George’s Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador (2003-2007) and Bishop of Corner Brook and Labrador (2007-2010).

Early life and education

Crosby was born in Marathon, Ontario the oldest of seven children of Natalie and David Crosby.^[1] He graduated from St. Patrick's College at Carleton University in Ottawa in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and French. In 1975 he earned his Bachelor of Theology at St. Paul University and his Masters of Pastoral Studies (Counselling) in 1976.^[1]

Priesthood

Ordained in 1975, Crosby's first role was as assistant pastor of the Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Labrador City where he served until 1981. He served as vocation director, coordinator of provincial services, Pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish, and eventually Provincial Superior of St. Peter’s Province of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. While holding this position he was elected President of the Oblate Conference of Canada.^[1] Also during this time, Crosby held various position within the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.^[1][2]

In 1997, Crosby was appointed Bishop and in 2003 was installed as the Bishop of St. George’s Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador.^[1] In 2007, the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. George’s Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador became the Roman Catholic Diocese of Corner Brook and Labrador with Crosby as Bishop.^[1]

Currently, Crosby is the co-treasurer of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.^[2] On 24 September 2010, Crosby was appointed as the successor to Anthony F. Tonnos as the Bishop of Hamilton.^[2][3]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d e f} "Bishop Appointment: Pope Benedict's Letter". Diocese of Hamilton. 20 November 2010. http://hamiltondiocese.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=50&Itemid=116. Retrieved 18 June 2011. 
2. ^ ^{a b c} Kean, Gary (24 September 2010). "Bishop Crosby leaving for ministry in Ontario". The Western Star. http://www.thewesternstar.com/Living/Faith/2010-09-24/article-1792494/Bishop-Crosby-leaving-for-ministry-in-Ontario/1. Retrieved 2 March 2011. 
3. ^ "Bishop David Douglas Crosby, O.M.I.". David M. Cheney, www.catholic-hierarchy.org. http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bcrosby.html. Retrieved 18 June 2011. 

Persondata
Name	Crosby, David Douglas
Alternative names
Short description	Canadian Roman Catholic prelate
Date of birth	June 28, 1949
Place of birth	Marathon, Ontario
Date of death
Place of death