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)
Joseph Elmer Ritter (July 20, 1892 – June 10, 1967) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of St. Louis from 1946 until his ...
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Born in Indiana, Ritter was educated at St. Meinrad's seminary, and ordained in 1917. He served as a pastor and rector in Indianapolis until 1934, ...
Cardinal Timeline. 1892 – Born on July 20, Elmer Joseph Ritter resides in family home and bakery at 1218 E. Oak Street, New Albany, Indiana, and attended St ...
Ritter served as Archbishop of St. Louis from 1946-1962 and as a Cardinal from 1962-1965. During that time, he advocated for African American equality and civil ...
Meinrad's Seminary in Indiana, being ordained priest on May 30, 1917. Appointed curate of St. Patrick's Church in Indianapolis, he was soon transferred to ...
Date, Age, Event, Title. 20 Jul 1892, Born. 30 May 1917, 24.8, Ordained Priest, Priest of Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
On February 3, 1933, Ritter was appointed Titular Bishop of Hippus and Auxiliary to the Bishop of Indianapolis. He later became the vicar general. He was ...
Sep 21, 2023 · Louis Archbishop Joseph E. Ritter quietly instructed Catholic schools to admit Black children. Protests erupted as classes began in September.