Background
O'Donnell, Cletus Francis was born on August 22, 1917 in Waukun, Iowa, United States. Son of Patrick E. and Isabelle A. (Duffy) O'D.
O'Donnell, Cletus Francis was born on August 22, 1917 in Waukun, Iowa, United States. Son of Patrick E. and Isabelle A. (Duffy) O'D.
Master of Arts, St. Mary of Lake Seminary, Illinois, 1941. Juris Canonici Doctor, Juris Civilis Doctor, Catholic University America, 1945.
Ordained priest, Roman Catholic Church, 1941; assistant pastor, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Chicago, 1941-1942; vice chancellor, Archdiocese of Chicago, 1947-1960; vicar, general counsel, Archdiocese of Chicago, 1961; appointed titular bishop Abrittum, auxiliary bishop, Chicago, 1960-1967; consecrated bishop, 1960; pastor, Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, 1966; bishop, Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin, since 1967. Chairman American Board Catholic Missions, from 1966, National Catholic Education Association, from 1977.