Background
Power, Cornelius Michael was born on December 18, 1913 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of William and Kate (Dougherty) Power.
Power, Cornelius Michael was born on December 18, 1913 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of William and Kate (Dougherty) Power.
Student, St. Patrick Seminary, 1933-1935; student, St. Edward Seminary, 1935-1939; Juris Canonici Doctor, Juris Civilis Doctor, Catholic U. American, 1943.
Ordained priest, Roman Catholic Church, 1939; assistant pastor, St. James Cathedral, Seattle, 1939-1940; resident chaplain, Holy Names Academy, Seattle, 1943-1952; administrator, Parish of Our Lady of Lake, Seattle, 1955-1956; pastor, Parish of Our Lady of Lake, 1956-1969; vice chancellor, Archdiocese of Seattle, 1943-1951; chancellor, Archdiocese of Seattle, 1951-1969; appointed domestic prelate, 1963; 2d bishop of Yakima, 1969; bishop of Yakima, 1969-1974; archbishop, Portland, Oregon, 1974-1986; retired, 1986.