Background
Brizgys, Vincentas was born on November 10, 1903 in Plyniai, Lithuania. Son of Mathew and Mary (Vikelis) Brizgys. came to the United States, 1952, naturalized, 1959.
Brizgys, Vincentas was born on November 10, 1903 in Plyniai, Lithuania. Son of Mathew and Mary (Vikelis) Brizgys. came to the United States, 1952, naturalized, 1959.
Student, Priests Seminary, Gizai, Lithuania, 1927. Doctor Philosophy and Canon Law, Gregorian University, Rome, 1935.
Ordained priest, Roman Catholic Church, 1927;
parish priest, Lithuania, 1927-1930;
member of faculty, Priests' Seminary, 1936-1940;
rector, Interdiocesan Priest's Seminary, Kaunas, Lithuania, 1940-1941;
dean, professor, Theological Faculty, State's U., Kaunas, 1941-1944;
ordained bishop of Bosano and auxiliary bishop of Kaunas, 1940;
served in, France, Spain, Portugal, 1947-1951;
served in, Archdiocese of Chicago and diocese of, Joliet, Illinois, from 1951. Cons. Common for Bishop and Adminstrs. Diocese Preparing Vatican II Ecumenic Council, 1960-1961.
Assistant pastoral care Holy Cross Hospital, Chicago, 29 years.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Pax Romana. Clubs: Knights of Columbus.