Joseph Alphonse McNicholas
| Joseph Alphonse McNicholas | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Springfield in Illinois | |
| In office | 1975-1983 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 7, 1949 |
| Consecration |
March 25, 1970 by Cardinal John Carberry |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 23, 1923 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Died | April 17, 1983 (aged 60) |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Education | Cardinal Glennon College |
| Alma mater | Kenrick Seminary |
Joseph Alphonse McNicholas (January 13, 1923 – April 17, 1983) was the sixth Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield in Illinois (1975-1983).
Biography
McNicholas was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and there studied at Cardinal Glennon College and Kenrick Seminary.[1] He was ordained to the priesthood on June 7, 1949.[2] On January 31, 1969, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of St. Louis and Titular Bishop of Scala by Pope Paul VI.[2] He received his episcopal consecration on the following March 25 from Cardinal John Carberry, with Archbishop Leo Christopher Byrne and Bishop Charles Herman Helmsing serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as pastor of the Old Cathedral of St. Louis, and was very active in social welfare and youth programs.[3]
McNicholas was named Bishop of Springfield, Illinois, on July 22, 1975.[2] He was installed by Cardinal John Cody on the following September 3.[3] He became personally acquainted with the diocese by launching a visitation of churches, missions, schools, hospitals, the orphanage, and homes for senior citizens.[3] He hosted the first Midwest Regional Meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society to be held in downstate Illinois, and in 1978 appointed the first nun to the position of superintendent of Catholic schools.[3] He also renamed the diocesan newspaper as Time and Eternity.[3]
McNicholas died from a heart attack, aged 60.[1]
References
- 1 2 "JOSEPH A. McNICHOLAS". The New York Times. 1983-04-18.
- 1 2 3 4 "Bishop Joseph Alphonse McNicholas". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "History of the Diocese of Springfield". Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.
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| Preceded by William Aloysius O'Connor |
Bishop of Springfield in Illinois 1975—1983 |
Succeeded by Daniel L. Ryan |
| Preceded by – |
Auxiliary Bishop of St. Louis 1969–1975 |
Succeeded by – |
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