Background
Kraft, William Armstrong was born on April 13, 1926 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of William Andrew and Elizabeth Ruth (Armstrong) Kraft.
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William Armstrong Kraft
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Bachelor, St. Bernard College, 1947. Master of Theology, Immaculate Heart Theological College, 1951. Doctor of Ministry, Claremont School of Theology, 1981.
Career
Director and founder of Newman Apostolate, Diocese of San Diego, California, 1951-1963; director of public relations, Diocese of San Diego, 1956-1963; director of cemeteries, Diocese of San Diego, 1964-1970; executive director of development, Diocese of San Diego, 1979-1991; founding pastor, St. Therese of Child Jesus Parish, San Diego, 1956-1970; founding pastor, Good Shepherd Parish, San Diego, 1970-1977; pastor, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, San Diego, 1977-1979. Board directors Catholic Charities, San Diego. Board of consultors Diocese of San Diego, 1985-1991, member Presbyteral Council, 1985-1991, member building commission,1977-1991.
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Board of directors American National Red Cross, San Diego, 1956-1963, Legal Aid Society, SanDiego, 1956-1965, Travelers' Aid Society, San Diego, 1956-1965. Member Presidential Task Force, Washington, since 1984. Special deputy San Diego County Sheriff, since 1964.
Member Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, University Club Atop Symphony Towers, National Catholic Conference for Total Stewardship (board directors), National Catholic Development Conference, National Society Fund Raising Executives (certified).
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Nationality
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Political Party
Republican
Education
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1947
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1951
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1981
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1951 - 1963
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1956 - 1970
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1970 - 1977
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1977 - 1979
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Named Prelate of Honor to Pope, Pope John Paul II, Vatican City, 1985, Knight Commander of Equestrian, Order of The Holy Sepulchre, Latin Patriarcii, Jerusalem, 1984, Knights of Columbus 4th degree.Named Prelate of Honor to Pope, Pope John Paul II, Vatican City, 1985, Knight Commander of Equestrian, Order of The Holy Sepulchre, Latin Patriarcii, Jerusalem, 1984, Knights of Columbus 4th degree.