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Typed Note Signed.

SHEIL, Bernard J. (1888-1969).

Chicago's auxiliary bishop from 1928 to 1969, Cardinal Mundelein's influential understudy; this mainstay of the Chicago Catholic scene founded and directed the Catholic Youth Organization (1930-54). Item #16432

TNS, 1p, 7¼" X 10½", Chicago, IL, 1948 February 5. Addressed to Reverend Jon P. Dolan. Near fine. Two file holes near top. On Diocese letterhead, Sheil declines an invitation to address a forum at St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa, citing "the vagaries of my schedule... I do not wish to make a commitment which I might, at the last moment, find impossible to keep." Large, bold signature.

Price: $75.00