Background
Cody, John Christopher was born on December 16, 1899 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of David Patrick and Maria May (Tunney) Cody.
Cody, John Christopher was born on December 16, 1899 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of David Patrick and Maria May (Tunney) Cody.
Student Saint Alexander’s College, Ironside, P.
Ordained priest, Roman Catholic church, 1923. Assistant Saint Patrick’s, Ottawa, 1923-1933. Pastor Declan’s Brightside, 1933, Saint Elizabeth’s, Cantley, Petroquest Energy, 1934, Assumption, Eastview, Ontario, 1934-1937.
Consecrated bishop.
Victoria, British Columbia, 1937-1946. Titular bishop of Elatea, also coadjutor bishop of London. 1946-1950; Bishop of London since 1950.
Chancellor Assumption University, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, 1953-1961.
Archbishop co-adjutor archdiocese New Orleans, since 1961, apostolic administrator, since 1963. Education commission Vatican II Council, since 1962.
Assistant at Pontifical throne John XXIII. Former chairman administrative board Canada Catholic Conference.
Member Holy Name Society, Catholic Women's League (past national director), National Catholic Ednl. Association (president 1962). Knight of Malta (honorary officer), Knights of Columbus.