Thomas Maurice Mulry facts for kids
Thomas Maurice Mulry (born February 13, 1855 – died March 10, 1916) was an American businessman who loved helping people. He spent a lot of his life working to make things better for those in need. He is remembered as a great helper and a leader in charity work.
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Who Was Thomas Mulry?
Thomas Mulry was born in New York City. His parents were Thomas Mulry and Parthenia Crolius. He went to St. Joseph's school and then to De La Salle Academy. When he was 19, in 1874, he joined a group called the St. Vincent de Paul Society. This group is made up of Catholic people who want to help the poor.
Mulry was a very successful businessman and banker. But he used a lot of his time and money to help others. On October 6, 1880, he married Mary E. Gallagher. They made their home in Greenwich Village, a neighborhood in New York City.
Mulry's Work in Banking and Charity
Thomas Mulry became a leader at the Emigrant Industrial Saving Bank. For ten years, he was its president. This bank was the biggest of its kind in the world at that time. He also worked with other companies.
His passion for helping people was well-known. Because of his charity work, President Theodore Roosevelt asked him to help lead an important meeting. This meeting was the first White House Conference on the Care of Dependent Children in 1909. Mulry was the vice-chairman and helped run the meeting. This shows how much people trusted him to help children in need.
How Mulry Helped Others
Thomas Mulry was a kind and honest person. He believed in always trying to improve himself and help others. He was one of 14 children in his family. He learned a lot by taking night classes at Cooper Institute. This helped him understand more about how society works and how to help people.
Living in Greenwich Village, Mulry saw many people who were struggling. He often met people living in very tough conditions. This made him want to help even more. He worked hard at his business but always found time for his charity work.
Mulry became a key person in helping the poor. He helped neglected children and people with mental illness. He also supported many private charities. Soon, people started asking him to speak at events. He shared his ideas with other people who wanted to help. This helped him lead the way in growing Catholic charities. He also helped train people to become social workers.
Awards and Recognition
Thomas Mulry received many honors for his hard work. The Catholic University of America gave him an honorary degree. This means they recognized his great achievements. Pope Pius X also honored him, making him a Knight of St. Gregory. This is a special award from the Pope. In 1912, he received the Laetare Medal from the University of Notre Dame. This medal is given to American Catholics for their great service to the Church and society.
