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Shehan, Lawrence

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Shehan, Lawrence (Joseph) (1898–1984)

US Catholic prelate. Shehan became bishop of Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1953, and archbishop of Baltimore in 1961. He became a cardinal in 1965. Known for his ecumenism and liberal positions on social issues, he played a prominent role at the Second Vatican Council and energetically implemented its changes.



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