biography
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Krol, John (Joseph)
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| male
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| lived:
| (1910–96)
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| biography:
| Catholic prelate, born in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Ordained in 1937, he earned a doctorate in theology (1942), taught canon law, and held administrative posts in the Cleveland diocese, becoming auxiliary bishop and vicar general (1953). As Archbishop of Philadelphia (1961–88), he played a leading, largely conservative role among American prelates at the Second Vatican Council, and was president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (1971–4). |
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