Died November 6, 2014 at the age of 93.
He was born on September 3, 1921. Fr. McMahon was ordained to the priesthood in Ireland on June 13, 1948 for the Diocese of Tucson. Upon his arrival to the Diocese of Phoenix he was appointed as pastor of St. Mary’s Parish, Chandler, with responsibilities at Seton High School. In 1968, Fr. McMahon was assigned to St. Theresa Parish where he served as pastor for 23 years. He was assigned as coordinator of the Papal visit during which the Holy Father honored him with the title of Monsignor. Msgr. McMahon served as Director of Mt. Claret Center and the Cursillo Movement, Chaplain of the Order of Malta and Knights of Columbus, as well as spiritual director to St. Vincent de Paul Society and Christ Child Society of Phoenix. He was also on the board of the Huger-Mercy Foundation. He was also the Vicar for Diocesan Buildings and Properties for over 25 years. He was most recently instrumental in the building of the beautiful new St. Francis of Assisi Church in Ak-Chin for our Native American people.
Services were held at St. Theresa Parish. Msgr. McMahon is buried in Ireland.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Msgr. McMahon Endowment Fund held by the Catholic Community Foundation.