Background
Fenton, Joseph Clifford was born on January 16, 1906 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Michael Francis and Elizabeth (Clifford) Fenton.
Fenton, Joseph Clifford was born on January 16, 1906 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Michael Francis and Elizabeth (Clifford) Fenton.
Bachelor of Arts, Holy Cross College, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1926. Juris Canoni Baccalaureus, University of Montreal (Canada), Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Licentiate of Sacred Theology, 1930. South.T.D., The Angelico, Rome, Italy, 1931.
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1930. Curate, Easthampton, Massachusetts, 1931-1933, Leicester, Massachusetts, 1933-1934. Professor philosophical, Saint Ambrose College, Davenport, Iowa 1934-1935.
Professor special dogmatic theology, Saint Bernard’s Seminary, Rochester, New York, 1935-1938.
Instructor fundamental dogmatic theology, Catholic University of America, Washington, 1938-1940, assistant professor, 1940-1943, associate professor, 1943-1952, professor, 1952-1964. Acting dean faculty of sacred theology, 1941-1943, dean, 1943-1945.
Counsellor of Sacred Congregation of Sems. and Universities, Vatican, 1950. Ordinary member Pontifical Roman Theological Academy, 1956-1969.
Pastor, Chicopee, Massachusetts, 1964-1969.
Member Pontifical Theological Common for Preparation 2d Ecumenical Vatican Council, 1960-1962. Expert for 2d Council and consultor for Doctrinal and Mixed Commissions, 1962-1965. Papal Chamberlain, 1951, Domestic Prelate, 1954.
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