Background
Dearden, John Francis Cardinal was born on October 15, 1907 in Valley Falls, Rhode Island, United States. Son of John S. and Agnes (Gregory) Dearden.
Dearden, John Francis Cardinal was born on October 15, 1907 in Valley Falls, Rhode Island, United States. Son of John S. and Agnes (Gregory) Dearden.
Graduate, St. Mary's Seminary, Cleveland, 1929; graduate, North America College, Rome, Italy, 1934; S.T.D., Gregorian U., Rome, 1934.
Rector St. Mary's Seminary, Cleveland, 1944—1948. Appointed papal chamberlain with title very review monsignor, 1945. Consecrated coadjutor bishop Pittsburgh, titular bishop Sarepta, 1948.
Bishop Pittsburgh, 1950—1958. Archbishop Archdiocese Detroit, 1959—1980, apostolic administrator, 1980—1981. President National Conference Catholic Bishops, 1966—1971.
Member National Conference Catholic Bishops (president 1966-1971).