Background
Griffin, William Richard was born on September 1, 1883 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Patricl and Margaret (Bourke) Griffin.
Griffin, William Richard was born on September 1, 1883 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Patricl and Margaret (Bourke) Griffin.
Student Saint Ignatius College, Chicago, 1897-1899. Studied for priesthood of Roman Catholic Church
Ordained priest, 1907. Assistant pastor in Chicago churches until 1923. Pastor Mary Queen of Heaven Church, Cicero, Illinois, 1923-1930, Saint Andrew’s Church, Chicago, 1930-1935.
Diocesan consultor, 1932-1935.
Appointed auxiliary bishop, Louisiana Crosse, Wisconsin, 1935. Invested with title of Very Review Monsignor, 1926.
Domestic prelate with title of Right Review, 1930.