Joseph Michael Schmondiuk
Joseph Michael Schmondiuk (August 6, 1912 - December 25, 1978) was a Ukrainian Catholic prelate who served as Archeparch of Philadelphia. He was the first Ukrainian Catholic bishop born in the United States.
On August 14, 1961, Schmondiuk was appointed Bishop of Stamford, succeeding Ambrose Senyshyn. On September 20, 1977, he was appointed Archbishop of Philadelphia. Schmondiuk was a Council Father of the Second Vatican Council.
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- 1912 births
- 1978 deaths
- American people of Ukrainian descent
- Bishops in Pennsylvania
- Bishops in Connecticut
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- Eastern Catholic archeparchs in North America
- Archbishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church