Thomas Francis Hickey (bishop)

Thomas Francis Hickey (February 4, 1861 – December 10, 1940) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.

[3] He received his episcopal consecration on May 24, 1905, from Cardinal John Farley, with Bishops Bernard McQuaid and Patrick Ludden serving as co-consecrators.

He supported the apostolate to deaf persons, pioneered the work of Catholic Charities within the diocese, and helped the bishops of New York State to establish an office to communicate with the state legislature about Catholic concerns.

[1] Hickey's resignation as bishop of the Diocese of Rochester was accepted by Pope Pius XI on October 30, 1928; he was appointed titular archbishop of Viminacium on the same date.

[3] Thomas Hickey died in Rochester of what was termed a "toxic condition" at St. Mary's Hospital on December 10, 1940, at age 79.