At any Catholic ceremony of note, the Knights of Columbus are hard to miss. Lining the nave of the church or cathedral, swords drawn, plumed admiral’s hats much in evidence, they lend a touch of exotic splendor to any occasion. In many parishes they are known also for their charitable ...
Despite Stritch's protests, Pope Pius XII appointed him the fourth Archbishop of Chicago, Illinois, on December 27, 1939. Succeeding the late Cardinal George Mundelein, Stritch was formally installed on January 3, 1940. He was the personal choice of Apostolic Delegate Amleto Giovanni Cicognani for...