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Richard Cushing

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American Catholic cardinal (1895-1970)

United StatesLived 1895 to 1970 · aged 75
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Richard James Cushing was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as archbishop of Boston from 1944 to 1970 and was made a cardinal in 1958. Cushing's main role was as fundraiser and builder of new churches, schools, and institutions.

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Cardinal Cushing with newly ordained priests (1960)Cardinal Cushing with newly ordained priests (1960)Cardinal Cushing (left) with Boston Mayor John F. Collins at the groundbreaking of Boston City Hall (1963)Cardinal Cushing (left) with Boston Mayor John F. Collins at the groundbreaking of Boston City Hall (1963)

Awards 3

1964Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
1957Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
1952honorary doctor of the University of Portland

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Richard James Cushing was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as archbishop of Boston from 1944 to 1970 and was made a cardinal in 1958. Cushing's main role was as fundraiser and builder of new churches, schools, and institutions. Unlike his predecessor, he was on good terms with practically the entire Boston elite, as he softened the traditional confrontation between the Catholic Irish and the Protestant upper-class. He built useful relationships with Jews, Protestants, and institutions outside the usual Catholic community. He helped presidential candidate John F. Kennedy deflect fears of papal interference in American government if a Catholic became president.

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United States
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1895 to 1970 · aged 75
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