William Michael Cosgrove
William Michael Cosgrove | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Belleville | |
| See | Diocese of Belleville |
| In office | October 28, 1976 - May 19, 1981 |
| Predecessor | Albert Rudolph Zuroweste |
| Successor | John Nicholas Wurm |
| Previous post | Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland (1968 to 1976) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | December 18, 1943 by Edward Francis Hoban |
| Consecration | September 3, 1968 by Clarence George Issenmann |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 26, 1916 Canton, Ohio, USA |
| Died | December 11, 1992 (aged 76) |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Education | John Carroll University |
| Motto | Rejoice in Christ |
William Michael Cosgrove (November 26, 1916 – December 11, 1992) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Belleville in Illinois from 1976 to 1981. He previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland in Ohio from September 3, 1968, to October 28, 1976.