Bernard Griffin
Roman Catholic | |
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| Parents | William Griffin & Helen Swadkins |
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| Alma mater | English College, Rome |
| Motto | Da mihi animas (Give me souls) |
| Styles of Bernard Griffin | |
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His Eminence | |
| Spoken style | Your Eminence |
| Informal style | Cardinal |
Bernard William Griffin (21 February 1899 – 19 August 1956) was an
Biography
Bernard and his twin brother Basil were born in Birmingham to William and Helen (née Swadkins) Griffin. His father was a bicycle manufacturer, Birmingham City councillor and justice of the peace.[2]
When the
After the war Bernard went to
On 26 May 1938, Griffin was appointed
Griffin was created
As cardinal, Griffin took a keen interest in the rebuilding of post-war Britain arguing especially for the provision of Catholic schools. He was seen by some as liberal in areas of social principles. He also supported Sir William Beveridge.[2]
Griffin upheld the doctrine of the perpetual virginity of Mary,[6] and was once a president on the Council of Christians and Jews.[7]
Griffin died from a heart attack in New Polzeath, at age 57,[8] and was buried at Westminster Cathedral.
His coat of arms is blazoned Gules issuant from a barrulet enarched in base a sweet william plant in pale Or supported by a Saint Bernard dog dexter and a griffin wings addorsed sinister Or, thus representing his full name.
On the 22 October 1960, Bernard's twin brother, Basil, laid the foundation stone of Cardinal Griffin Catholic College in Cannock, Staffordshire.
Assessment
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References
- ^ Miranda, Salvador. "Bernard William Griffin". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Archived from the original on 7 May 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- ^ a b c "Surprise". Time. (3 January 1944).
- ^ "New Archbishop". Time. (18 February 1957).
- ^ "Pretty Pass". Time. (18 February 1946).
- ^ "On the Roads to Rome". Time. (31 January 1944).
- ^ "Jesus & His Brethren". Time. (23 May 1955).
- ^ "The Catholics Leave". Time. (10 January 1955).
- ^ "Milestones". Time. (3 September 1956).
External links
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- Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church
- Catholic-Hierarchy
- Newspaper clippings about Bernard Griffin in the 20th Century Press Archives of the ZBW
