Background
Paradis, Wilfrid H. was born on June 23, 1922 in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Wilfrid Z. Paradis and Alice L. Dugré.
Paradis, Wilfrid H. was born on June 23, 1922 in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Wilfrid Z. Paradis and Alice L. Dugré.
Master of Arts in History, St. Mary Seminary and University, Baltimore, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy in History, University Paris, 1952. Doctor Canon Law summa cum laude, Catholic University Paris, 1953.
DDiv (honorary), St. Anselm College, Manchester, 1979. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Notre Dame College, Manchester, 1992.
Lecturer history, various locations, 1952—1980. Chancellor, judicial rector Diocese of Manchester, 1960—1965. Advisor 2d Vatican Council, Vatican City, 1962—1965.
Secretary education Washington, 1973—1980. Retired, 1987; With United States Army, 1942-1945.
Member planning board Notre Dame Hospital, Manchester, 1960—1968. Chairman judicatory leaders New Hampshire Council Churches, 1967. Board advisors New Hampshire Council of Christians and Jews, 1969—1973, New Hampshire Council Churches, 1969—1973.
Board directors Franklin Pierce College, 1970—1973. Advisory board New Hampshire Council World Affairs, 1960—1973. Member of National Catholic Education Association (board directors 1974-1980).