James Vincent Casey

Religious Leader

Birthday September 22, 1914

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Iowa

DEATH DATE Mar 14, 1986 (71)

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About

American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who was the Archbishop of Denver, Colorado from 1967 to 1986

Before Fame

He was class president and captain of the football team at Osage High School.

Trivia

He served as a chaplain in the United States Navy during World War II and worked with troops in the South Pacific, eventually reaching the rank of lieutenant.

Family Life

His father, James Gordon, was a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 1933 to 1935.

Associated With

He was elevated to the cardinalate by Pope Paul VI.