John Hennessy (archbishop)
John Hennessy (August 20, 1825 – March 4, 1900) was a 19th-century Irish born bishop and archbishop of the Catholic Church in the United States. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Dubuque in the state of Iowa from 1866–1893, when he was named the first archbishop of Dubuque.
Read more about John Hennessy (archbishop): Early Life & Ministry, Bishop and Archbishop of Dubuque, Legacy
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