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Joseph Michael Schmondiuk[lower-alpha 1] (August 6, 1912 – December 25, 1978) was a Ukrainian Catholic prelate who served as Archeparch of Philadelphia. He was the first Ukrainian Catholic bishop born in the United States.
Joseph Michael Schmondiuk | |
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Йосиф Михайло Шмондюк | |
Born | |
Died | December 25, 1978 66) United States | (aged
Occupation | Ukrainian Catholic bishop |
On August 14, 1961, Schmondiuk was appointed Bishop of Stamford, succeeding Ambrose Senyshyn. On September 20, 1977, he was appointed Archbishop of Philadelphia. Schmondiuk was a Council Father of the Second Vatican Council.
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