Richard Cushing
American Catholic cardinal
Richard James Cushing (August 24, 1895 – November 2, 1970) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was Archbishop of Boston from 1944 to 1970 and was made a cardinal in 1958.[1][2]
Richard James Cushing | |
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| Cardinal, Archbishop emeritus of Boston | |
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| See | Boston |
| Installed | September 25, 1944 |
| Term ended | September 8, 1970 |
| Predecessor | William Henry O'Connell |
| Successor | Humberto Sousa Medeiros |
| Other posts | Cardinal-Priest of Santa Susanna |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 26, 1921 by William Henry O'Connell |
| Consecration | June 29, 1939 by William Henry O'Connell |
| Created cardinal | December 15, 1958 by John XXIII |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Richard James Cushing |
| Born | August 24, 1895 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | November 2, 1970 (aged 75) Boston, Massachusetts |
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| Motto | Ut Cognoscant Te (That they may know thee) |
| Coat of arms |  |
Cushing died of cancer on November 2, 1970 in Boston, Massachusetts at the age of 75.[3]
References change
- ↑ "Cardinal Cushing Centers".
- ↑ "Jewish Leaders Express Sorrow at Death of Cardinal Cushing". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 1970-11-04. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
- ↑ "Cardinal Cushing, 75, Dies Catholics Mourn Prelate". thecrimson.com. November 3, 1970. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
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