Patrick Brannigan named New Jersey Catholic Conference director

Published: 2006-08-08

TRENTON, N.J. (CNS) -- Patrick J. Brannigan has been named executive director of the New Jersey Catholic Conference, the Trenton-based public policy arm of the state's Catholic bishops. He succeeds William F. Bolan Jr., who recently announced his retirement as executive director after 22 years of service to the organization. Brannigan, who brings some 40 years of experience in higher education and state government administration to his new post, served most recently as deputy chief of management and operations for the New Jersey governor's office. "We believe he will serve the conference and the New Jersey bishops well as we seek to maintain a strong, solid voice in the shaping of laws and policies that deal ethically, fairly and justly with everyone in our society," said Archbishop John J. Myers of Newark, who announced Brannigan's appointment July 25.

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