Terence James Cooke American Cardinal. Date of Birth: 01.03.1921 Country: USA

Content:

1. American Cardinal
2. Archbishop of New York
3. Cardinal Elevation
4. Later Years and Legacy

American Cardinal

Early Years and Ordination

John Joseph O'Connor was born in 1926 and ordained a Catholic priest in 1952. He served as an auxiliary bishop in New York City from 1965 to 1968.

Archbishop of New York

In 1968, O'Connor was appointed Archbishop of New York, a position he held for over 15 years. During his tenure, he became a vocal advocate for social justice and economic equality.

Cardinal Elevation

On April 28, 1969, Pope Paul VI elevated O'Connor to the rank of Cardinal, giving him the titular church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo. As a Cardinal, he played an important role in the Vatican and the international Catholic community.

Later Years and Legacy

O'Connor retired as Archbishop of New York in 1983. He remained active in the Church until his death in 2000. Cardinal O'Connor is remembered as a leading figure in the American Catholic Church and a tireless advocate for the poor and marginalized.

Religious figure

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