NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Samuel Cardinal Stritch

Samuel Alphonsus Stritch, later Samuel Cardinal Stritch, (August 17, 1887–May 27, 1958) was an American prelate, the ninth bishop (fourth archbishop) of the Roman Catholic diocese of Chicago, serving from 1940 to 1958 (succeeded George Cardinal Mundelein). This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... This is a photo of the Bishops Mausoleum at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. ... This is a photo of the Bishops Mausoleum at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. ... August 17 is the 229th day of the year (230th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. ... May 27 is the 147th day (148th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 218 days remaining. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... Nickname: The Windy City, The Second City, Chi Town, The City of Big Shoulders Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in Chicagoland and Illinois Coordinates: Country United States State Illinois County Cook Incorporated March 4, 1837 Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area - City 606. ... 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1940 calendar). ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... George Cardinal Mundelein became such a beloved pastoral leader that over a million people made a pilgrimage as his body lay in state at Holy Name Cathedral. ...

Stritch was born in Nashville, Tennessee, one of eight children to Garrett Stritch (the manager of Sycamore Mills in Nashville) and Catherine Malley both of Irish ancestry. He was ordained a priest on May 21, 1910 in the Diocese of Nashville. On August 10, 1921 he was appointed Bishop of Toledo, Ohio, where he was ordained a bishop on November 30, 1921. He was appointed Archbishop of Milwaukee on August 26, 1930 and installed November 19, 1930 before being appointed Archbishop of Chicago, on December 27, 1939 and installed January 3, 1940. Nickname: Music City Location in Davidson County and the state of Tennessee Coordinates: Country United States State Tennessee Counties Davidson County Founded: 1779 Incorporated: 1806 Mayor Bill Purcell (D) Area - City 526. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Area Ranked 36th - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 kmÂ²) - Width 120 miles (195 km) - Length 440 miles (710 km) - % water 2. ... May 21 is the 141st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (142nd in leap years). ... 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... August 10 is the 222nd day of the year (223rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1921 (MCMXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Nickname: The Glass City Location in the state of Ohio Country United States State Ohio County Lucas Mayor Carty Finkbeiner (D) Area - City 217. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area Ranked 34th - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 kmÂ²) - Width 220 miles (355 km) - Length 220 miles (355 km) - % water 8. ... November 30 is the 334th day (335th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 31 days remaining. ... 1921 (MCMXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Nickname: Cream City, Mil Town, Brew City, The City of Festivals Location of Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Coordinates: County Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Area - City 251. ... August 26 is the 238th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (239th in leap years). ... 1930 (MCMXXX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link is to a full 1930 calendar). ... November 19 is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1930 (MCMXXX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link is to a full 1930 calendar). ... December 27 is the 361st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (362nd in leap years). ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... January 3 is the 3rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1940 calendar). ...

He was elevated to Cardinal on February 18, 1946, and served as archbishop until his death. On March 1, 1958, he was appointed Pro-Prefect of the Propagation of Faith, thus became first American member of the Roman Curia. He was called to Rome, where he died at the age of 70. A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official in the Roman Catholic Church, ranking just below the Pope and appointed by him as a member of the College of Cardinals during a consistory. ... February 18 is the 49th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... March 1 is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (61st in leap years). ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A prefect (from the Latin praefectus, perfect participle of praeficere: make in front, i. ... The Roman Curia - usually (but simplistically) called the Vatican - is the administrative apparatus of the Holy See, coordinating and providing the necessary organisation for the correct functioning of the Catholic Church and the achievement of its goals. ... Nickname: The Eternal City Motto: SPQR: Senatus PopulusQue Romanus Location of the city of Rome (yellow) within the Province of Rome (red) and region of Lazio (grey) Coordinates: Region Lazio Province Province of Rome Founded 8th century BC Mayor Walter Veltroni Area - City 1,285 kmÂ² (496. ...

He is interred in the Bishops’ Mausoleum at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois. Cardinal Stritch was succeeded by Albert Cardinal Meyer. Hillside is a village located in Cook County, Illinois. ... Albert Gregory Meyer, later Albert Cardinal Meyer, (March 9, 1903â€“April 9, 1965) was the tenth bishop (fifth archbishop) of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, serving from 1958 to 1965 (succeeded Samuel Cardinal Stritch). ...

Entertainer Elaine Stritch is his niece. Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee and Cardinal Stritch High School in Oregon, Ohio are both named for him. Elaine Stritch, (born on February 2, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan) is an Irish-American actress and singer with a brassy, rough voice known for her brash, vocal characters. ... Cardinal Stritch University is a private Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ... Cardinal Stritch High School is a private, Catholic, coeducational high school located in Oregon, Ohio. ... Oregon is a city located in Lucas County, Ohio. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area Ranked 34th - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 kmÂ²) - Width 220 miles (355 km) - Length 220 miles (355 km) - % water 8. ...

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