John Joseph O'Connor

John Joseph O'Connor (January 15, 1920 – May 3, 2000) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of New York from 1984 until his death in 2000, and was created a cardinal in 1985. He previously served as auxiliary bishop of Archdiocese for the Military Services (1979–83) and Bishop of Scranton (1983–84).

Read more about John Joseph O'Connor:  Early Life and Education, Consecration As Bishop, Archbishop of New York, Legacy, Episcopal Succession

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