biography
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| male
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| lived:
| (1909–92)
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| biography:
| Catholic priest, born in Co Mayo, Ireland. Emigrating to the USA at age 19 and ordained in 1941, he promoted family prayer, especially the rosary, through massive rallies and radio and television programmes, often featuring Hollywood stars. He coined the saying ‘the family that prays together stays together’. |
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