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John Joseph O'Connor (January 15, 1920 – May 3, 2000) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York from 1984 until his death in 2000, and was made a cardinal in 1985.
John Joseph Cardinal O’Connor (born January 15, 1920, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died May 3, 2000, New York, New York) was an American Roman Catholic prelate, who served as the archbishop of New York (1984–2000) and was regarded as the Vatican’s leading spokesman in the United States.
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Jan 30, 2019 · Cardinal John O’Connor was a powerhouse of faith during his 16 years as Archbishop of New York and 54 years of priesthood. His legacy is keenly felt in many arenas, but nowhere more so than the pro-life movement and ministry he lived to his core.
Jul 29, 2022 · After being named Archbishop of New York in 1984—a far larger and more public venue—and then cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 1985, O’Connor took every opportunity to advance the cause of life in the Church and the public square. Critics have used two stereotypes to minimize O’Connor’s witness.
May 9, 2000 · Cardinal John Joseph O'Connor, the eighth archbishop of New York, whose wit and uncompromising eloquence made him the most visible spiritual leader of Roman Catholics across the United...
Jul 25, 2018 · John Joseph O'Connor served as Archbishop of New York from 1984 until his death in 2000.
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May 4, 2000 · Cardinal John O'Connor, the archbishop of the New York archdiocese's 2.37 million Catholics and the Vatican's most forceful spokesman in the United States, died last night at his...
