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7, MARCH ., is46.
great church festivals and cere.
monies throughout the United
States.
Born in the village of Kinnegrad
Westmeath County, Ireland, June
IA, 1862, amid scenes and traditions
OF some of Erin's principal saints
John Joseph at an early age con-
ceived a strong desire for the priest
hood.
Completing primary studies In
his native village, he was sent to
the Diocesan College Of st. Finian
near Mullingar, after which he was
graduated from All Hallows College
near Dublin. While at this mis-
sionary seminary the young theo-
logical student was assigned to the
diocese of Kansas City and came to
America In 1883.
Being under the canonical age for
holy orders, he continued his
studies under Bishop John Hogan
and on December 20. 1884, was or
dained by Bishop Hogan in the
cathedral at Kansas City.
His first pastoral assignment was
as an assistant priest of st. Pat
ricks Church in Kansas City. In
1887 he went on an educational tour
of Europe and on returning served
again as an assistant pastor. He
was vicar-general of the diocese
from 1892 to 1894 and diocesan ad-
ministrator from 1894 to 1895.
Archbishop at Al.
The rapidly-rising young priest
was appointed coadjutor to the
archbishop of st. Louis on April 27,
1908, at the comparatively early age
of Al, He became archbishop on
the death OF the Most Rev. John j.
Kain.
On the occasion of the 60th ami
versary of his ordination, it was
recalled that he had administered
the sacrament of holy orders to
LOO priests and consecrated seven
bishops.
The elderly prelate, who on his
daily walks became a familiar figure
in st. Louis, was noted for his sense
of humor, although he sometimes
people as being austere
and formal
Those who do not know him." it
was once said of him, ARE never in
danger of mistaking his rank, and
those who do know him are never
reminded of it."
The cardinal took his first plane
ride shortly before his trans-At-
lantic fight to Rome for his in
Vestiture as a prince of the church.
Followed Baseball Leagues.
An avid radio fan, he once sur
prised prominent Catholic lay
man by quoting the broadcast time
and dates for the leading entertain
nent radio shows. He was a fol-
ower of ST. Louis two major league
baseball teams, although he never
attended the games.
Once in 1914 a group seeking an
audience at his residence were kept
waiting for some time. A radio
broadcast was audible when he final
y came out of his study. Gentle
men," he greeted them, you will
,e interested to know that the
Browns just won the American
league pennant."
Cardinal Glennon held that the
lational prohibition amendment be-
titled the Constitution and was not
n keeping with his spirit. He de-
,lored gambling, not necessarily as
but as waste of time and
money. He opposed woman suffrage
md co-education.
Opposed League Covenant.
After the World War he supported
he claim of Ireland to self-determi-
lation and became an outspoken
opponent of the League of Nations
Covenant, Article x of which he
leemed an obstacle to Ireland's re-
llization of its hopes. Creation of
he Irish Free State was accepted
~ him as solution of the long
Returning from a trip to Europe
hortly after the outbreak of World
Var II, he observed that it must
lave been difficult for Ireland to de-
lare itself neutral. tits a terrible
hing for the Irish-having to stand
" and watch the fight" he smiled.
On learning of his designation as
. cardinal, the prelate's thoughts
urned to his devotion to the st.
louis archdiocese. He said:
In honoring me, the Holy Father
las honored our priests. our relig-
Gus orders, all our people, Catholic
md Protestant
Stopped at Fire. Birthplace.
En- route to Rome for his investi-
ure, he stopped in Fire and visited
lis birthplace. Three sisters and
hree nephews greeted him.
On February 18, he was among
he 81 cardinals created at a his
ory- making secret consistory, the
irst convened since 1910 and the
lrst to create new princes of the
,hurch in the seven-year reign of
Pope Plus XII.
Speaking for himself and his
hree North American colleagues.
Glennon said:
This is a time in the worlds
history In which we must continue
o battle-a time marked by war
are against the church-a battle
'etWeen faith and unfaith."