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Bishop William P. O'Connor
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Bishop William P. O'Connor of the Madison Catholic diocese as he boards a Chicago-bound train on the first leg of his trip to Rome, where he will report to Pope Pius XII on the condition of the diocese. From Chicago, the bishop will travel to New York by train where he will board the S.S. Atlantic for a voyage to Genoa, Italy.
June 16, 1949
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Bishop O'Connor with Madison Diocese Seal
March 4, 1949
Bishop William P. O'Connor displays the seal of the Diocese of Madison.
Bishop William P. O'Connor
July 21, 1954
Catholic bishop of Madison William P. O'Connor steps off a train upon his return from two months traveling in Europe.
Frank Blied Receiving Award from Bishop O'Connor
March 4, 1949
Bishop William P. O'Connor presents the medal of Benemerenti to Frank Blied, a member of a pioneer Madison family. The medal, awarded by Pope Pius XII, is in recognition of Blied's work for over ha...
Bishop O'Connor Inauguration
March 12, 1946
Most Rev. William P. O'Connor, the first Bishop of the Madison diocese, on the steps of St. Raphael's Cathedral, after the ceremony where he was inaugurated as bishop. Standing with him is (probabl...
Madison Catholic Diocese Deans
April 14, 1948
Newly-appointed deans of the Madison Catholic Diocese. Left to right, front row: the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Delaney, Janesville; and Bishop William P. O'Connor. Rear row, left to right: the Revs. M...
Boy Scouts Receiving Medals
February 6, 1949
Bishop William P. O'Connor of the Madison diocese leading the Scout Convocation at St. Raphael's cathedral. Twenty scouts received the Ad Altare Dei medal at the ceremony. The diocesan clerymen ta...
