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John Francis Dearden

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Catholic cardinal (1907-1988)

United StatesReligious FiguresLived 1907 to 1988 · aged 80
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John Francis Dearden was an American Catholic prelate who served as archbishop of Detroit in Michigan from 1958 to 1980, and was created a cardinal in 1969. He previously served as bishop of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania from 1950 to 1958.

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1982Laetare Medal

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John Francis Dearden was an American Catholic prelate who served as archbishop of Detroit in Michigan from 1958 to 1980, and was created a cardinal in 1969. He previously served as bishop of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania from 1950 to 1958. During his tenure in Pittsburgh, Dearden earned the nickname "Iron John" for his stern manner of administration.

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United States
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Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
deceased
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Lived 1907 to 1988 · aged 80
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