John Patrick Carroll
John Patrick Carroll (Dubuque, Iowa, February 22, 1864 – Switzerland, November 2, 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]
His Excellency, The Most Reverend John Patrick Carroll | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Helena | |
![]() Carroll in the inaugural issue of the Mount Saint Charles Scholastic quarterly (1912) | |
| In office | 1904-1925 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | July 7, 1889 |
| Consecration | December 21, 1904 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1864 Dubuque, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | November 2, 1925 (aged 61) Switzerland |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Legacy
The diocesan college, Carroll College, is named for Bishop Carroll.[3] He simultaneously built the Cathedral of Saint Helena and started Carroll College during the first decade of the 20th century.[4]
References
- "Bishop John Patrick Carroll". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- Tribune Staff. "125 Montana Newsmakers: Bishop John Patrick Carroll". Great Falls Tribune. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
- "History". Carroll College. August 8, 2016.
- "1905-1925 Bishop Carroll |". Retrieved 2021-04-13.
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