Lawrence Shehan - Early Life and Education

Early Life and Education

Lawrence Shehan was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Thomas Patrick and Anastasia Dames (née Schofield) Shehan. His father operated a tailors' supply business. He received his early education at local parochial schools in Baltimore. In 1911, he began his studies for the priesthood at St. Charles College, a preparatory seminary in Ellicott City.

After graduating from St. Charles, Shehan enrolled at St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore in 1917. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (1919) and a Master of Arts (1920) degree from St. Mary's. In 1920, he was sent to continue his studies in Rome at the Pontifical North American College and the University of Propaganda. He later received a Doctor of Sacred Theology degree from the Propaganda in 1923.

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