Dougherty
DENNIS J., an American Roman Catholic prelate. He was educated at St. Charles Seminary, Overbrook, Pa., and in 1903 was appointed first American bishop of Neuva Segovia, Philippine Islands. He became bishop of Jaro, P. I., in 1908. He rendered remarkable service in the Philippines among the native troops. He remained there until 1915, when he was appointed bishop of Buffalo, and in July, 1918, was appointed archbishop of the See of Philadelphia and the Province of Philadelphia. He was one of the most conspicuous of Roman Catholic Church men, and in March, 1921, was appointed cardinal by Pope Benedict.