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Ireland (JOHN clergyman born in Ireland)

JOHN, clergyman; born in Ireland, Sept. 11, 1838; came to the United States early in life, was educated in the Cathedral School of St. Paul; studied theology in France and was ordained a priest Dec. 21, 1861; was chaplain of the 5th Minne- School of St. Paul; studied theology in France and was ordained a priest Dec. the war he became rector of the cathedral in St. Paul; was later secretary and coadjutor to Bishop Grace, of St. Paul; was consecrated bishop in December, 1875, and archbishop in May, 1888. He prominent in founding Roman was Catholic colonies and in organizing total 1875, and archbishop in May, 1888. He was prominent in founding Roman noted for his sturdy Americanism.

He wrote "The Church and Modern Society" (1897). He died Sept. 25, 1918.