Background
Sinnott, Alfred Arthur was born on February 22, 1877 in Victoria, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Son of John and Jane (McAuley) Sinnott.
Sinnott, Alfred Arthur was born on February 22, 1877 in Victoria, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Son of John and Jane (McAuley) Sinnott.
Bachelor of Arts, Saint Dunstan’s College, Charlottetown. Canada, 1891-1895; graduate, Grand Seminary, Montreal. Doctor of Civil Law, Canadian College, Rome, 1901.
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, February 18, 1900. Secretary to Apostolic Delaware, Ottawa. Canada, 1903-1916; consecrated bishop, September 21, 1916.
Archbishop of Winnipeg, 1916-1952.
Appointed Assistant to Pontifical Throne by Pope Pius XII, October 21, 1940.