First Archbishop of Hartford

1945-1968
Motto: Christus Crescat (May Christ Increase)

  • Born July 21, 1896 in New Haven, Connecticut
  • Ordained July 8, 1923
  • Consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford May 14, 1940
  • Appointed Ninth Bishop of Hartford April 7, 1945
  • Appointed Archbishop of Hartford August 6, 1953
  • Resigned 1968
  • Died July 23, 1976