John Patrick Carroll

John Patrick Carroll (Dubuque, Iowa, 22 February 1864 Switzerland, 2 November 1925) was an American Catholic priest, who became the second Bishop of Helena, Montana, U.S.A. He was ordained a priest for the diocese of Cleveland on 7 July 1889 and was consecrated the second Bishop of Helena on 21 December 1904.[1][2]

John Patrick Carroll
Bishop of Helena
In office1904-1925
Orders
Ordination7 July 1889
Consecration21 December 1904
Personal details
Born(1864-02-22)February 22, 1864
Dubuque, Iowa
DiedNovember 2, 1925(1925-11-02) (aged 61)
Switzerland
NationalityAmerican
DenominationRoman Catholic

Legacy

The diocesan college, Carroll College, is named for Bishop Carroll.[3] He simultaneously built St. Helena's Cathedral and started Carroll College during the first decade of the 20th Century.

References

  1. "Bishop John Patrick Carroll". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  2. Tribune Staff. "125 Montana Newsmakers: Bishop John Patrick Carroll". Great Falls Tribune. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
  3. http://carroll.edu/about/history/
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Jean-Baptiste Brondel
Bishop of Helena
1904–1925
Succeeded by
George Joseph Finnigan


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