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Bishop O'Connor Inauguration
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Elevated view of the altar and congregation in St. Raphael's Cathedral during the inauguration of Most Rev. William P. O'Connor as the first bishop of Madison.
March 12, 1946
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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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...
Bishop O'Connor Inauguration
March 12, 1946
Most Rev. William P. O'Connor on his throne in St. Raphael's Cathedral during the ceremony that inaugurated him as the first bishop of Madison. L to R are: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward O'Reilly, Baraboo; ...
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...
Madison Knights of Columbus 50th Anniversary Procession
November 11, 1950
Slightly elevated view of a procession being led out of St. Raphael's Cathedral by Bishop William P. O'Connor in honor of the Madison Knights of Columbus 50th Anniversary.
Historic Evening Mass at St. Raphael Cathedral
February 15, 1953
Historic evening mass at St. Raphael Cathedral, a stately two-hour ceremony closing the parish's annual 40 Hours' Devotion. This was the first evening mass held in Wisconsin and possibly the nation...
Bishop Albert G. Meyer and Family (Probably)
June 24, 1946
(Probably) Bishop Albert G. Meyer and his family, outside of St. Raphael's parish house, corner of Henry Street and 216 West Main Street.
