Christopher Joseph Weldon
Christopher Joseph Weldon (born September 6, 1905 in New York City , United States , † March 19, 1982 ) was a Roman Catholic clergyman and bishop of Springfield .
Life
Christopher Joseph Weldon received on 21 September 1929, the sacrament of Holy Orders .
On January 28, 1950, Pope Pius XII appointed him . to the Bishop of Springfield. The Archbishop of Boston , Richard Cushing , donated him episcopal ordination on March 24 of the same year ; Co- consecrators were the Archbishop of New York , Cardinal Francis Spellman , and the Auxiliary Bishop of New York, Stephen Joseph Donahue .
He participated in all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council as a council father.
On October 15, 1977, Christopher Joseph Weldon resigned as Bishop of Springfield.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Mary O'Leary |
Bishop of Springfield 1950–1977 |
Joseph Francis Maguire |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Weldon, Christopher Joseph |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American clergyman, Bishop of Springfield |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 6, 1905 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City , USA |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 19, 1982 |