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John Joseph O'Connor

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American Cardinal, Archbishop of New York (1920-2000)

United StatesReligious FiguresLived 1920 to 2000 · aged 80
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John Joseph O'Connor was an American Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of New York from 1984 until his death in 2000, and was made a cardinal in 1985.

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Rear Admiral O'Connor in the US Navy Chaplain CorpsRear Admiral O'Connor in the US Navy Chaplain CorpsCongressional Gold Medal awarded to O'ConnorCongressional Gold Medal awarded to O'Connor

Awards 2

2000Congressional Gold Medal
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

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About this person

John Joseph O'Connor was an American Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of New York from 1984 until his death in 2000, and was made a cardinal in 1985. O'Connor's tenure was marred by his handling of the AIDS crisis, including roles in municipal and national policy committees where he lobbied against condoms and the teaching of safer sex.

Country
United States
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 2000 · aged 80
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17 languages

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