Bernard Griffin
Former Cardinal
Bernard William Griffin was an English cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Westminster from 1943 until his death, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1946 by Pope Pius XII. Wikipedia
Born: February 21, 1899, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Died: August 19, 1956 (age 57 years), New Polzeath, United Kingdom
Church: Roman Catholic Church
Created cardinal: 18 February 1946; by Pius XII
Motto: Da mihi animas (Give me souls)
Other post(s): Cardinal Priest of Santi Andrea e Gregorio al Monte Celio
Previous post(s): Titular Bishop of Appia (1938-1943); Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham (1938-1943)