William Henry Keeler
American cardinal and church leader
Born
March 4th, 1931
94 years ago
Died
2017
8 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church and held several prominent roles within the Church. Appointed as the Archbishop of Baltimore, played a key role in the administration and direction of the Archdiocese. Participated in significant ecclesiastical matters and contributed to the advancement of the Catholic faith within the community. Involved in dialogue and connections with other religious and community leaders.
Served as Cardinal Archbishop of Baltimore
Led the Archdiocese of Baltimore
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