Background
Blenk, James Hubert was born on July 28, 1856 in Edenkoben, Bavaria. Son of James and Catherine (Wiedemann) Blenk.
Blenk, James Hubert was born on July 28, 1856 in Edenkoben, Bavaria. Son of James and Catherine (Wiedemann) Blenk.
Educated St. James’ College, Baltimore. Jefferson College Convent, Louisiana. Entered Society of Mary, 1874.
Theological course at Marist Houses of Studies in France and Ireland. Course at Catholic University, Dublin.
Ordained priest, R.C. Church, 1885. Professor, 1885-1890, president, 1890-1896, Jefferson College Convent, Louisiana. Rector Holy Name of Mary Church, Algiers, Louisiana, 1897-1898.
Auditor Apostolic Delegation to Cuba and Puerto Rico, 1898. Consecrated bishop of Puerto Rico, July 2, 1899. Archbishop of New Orleans, July 2, since 1906.
Received pallium, April 24, 1907.