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John Joseph Cantwell

American Catholic prelate · United States · On the map · Religious Figures · Lived 1874 to 1947 · aged 72

John Joseph Cantwell was an Irish-born American prelate of the Catholic Church. He led the Archdiocese of Los Angeles from 1917 until his death in 1947, becoming its first archbishop in 1936. Cantwell was critical of the U.S. film industry and helped found the National Legion of Decency.

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United States
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1874 to 1947 · aged 72