Joseph Ritter
American prelate
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Joseph Elmer Ritter was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of St. Louis from 1946 until his death in 1967, and was created a cardinal in 1961. He previously served as auxiliary bishop and bishop of the Archdiocese... Wikipedia
Born: July 20, 1892, New Albany, IN
Died: June 10, 1967 (age 74 years), St. Louis, MO
Organization founded: Bishop DuBourg High School
Appointed: July 20, 1946
Created cardinal: January 16, 1961; by John XXIII
Motto: Ipsa duce non fatigaris; (The leader has not wearied); Miles es Christi sum; (I am a soldier of Christ)