John Moore was bishop of the Diocese of St.
He relied on the support.
Augustine in 1877, During a time of rapid growth and challenges from yellow fever epidemics, fires and hurricanes.
He was named the second bishop of the Diocese of St.
He was shaped by his early years in Ireland During the Potato Famine, his adolescence in Charleston, S.
C., his education in Rome and France and the early years of his priesthood in the grip of the Civil War.
Augustine During a critical period in its growth.
John Moore was bishop of the Diocese of St