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| John Roach was born in ], ], to Simon and Mary Roach. The eldest of three children, he had two younger sisters—Virginia and Mona. He attended public elementary school in Prior Lake, and studied for two years at ] High School |
John Roach was born in ], ], to Simon and Mary Roach. The eldest of three children, he had two younger sisters—Virginia and Mona. He attended public elementary school in Prior Lake, and studied for two years at ] High School. | ||
| Roach served as a priest in a number of different assignments over the course of the next 25 years. On July 12, 1971, at the age of 49 he was appointed titular Bishop of Cenae and an auxiliary bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis; he was consecrated on September 8, 1971. Roach's archiepiscopate began on May 21, 1975, when he succeeded Archbishop ] and ended with the acceptance of his retirement on September 8, 1995. He was succeeded by coadjutor Archbishop ], and became the archbishop ]. | Roach served as a priest in a number of different assignments over the course of the next 25 years. On July 12, 1971, at the age of 49 he was appointed titular Bishop of Cenae and an auxiliary bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis; he was consecrated on September 8, 1971. Roach's archiepiscopate began on May 21, 1975, when he succeeded Archbishop ] and ended with the acceptance of his retirement on September 8, 1995. He was succeeded by coadjutor Archbishop ], and became the archbishop ]. | ||
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| His Excellency The Most Reverend John Roach | |
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| Archbishop emeritus of St. Paul and Minneapolis | |
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Appointed | May 21, 1975 |
| Term ended | September 8, 1995 |
| Predecessor | Leo Binz |
| Successor | Harry Flynn |
| Previous post(s) | Auxiliary Bishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis (1971–1975) Titular Bishop of Cenae (1971–1975) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 18, 1946 |
| Consecration | September 8, 1971 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 31, 1921 Prior Lake, Minnesota |
| Died | July 11, 2003 |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Alma mater | Saint Paul Seminary |
| Styles of John Robert Roach | |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Monsignor |
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John Robert Roach (July 31, 1921 – July 11, 2003) was an American Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis from 1975 to 1995.
Biography
John Roach was born in Prior Lake, Minnesota, to Simon and Mary Roach. The eldest of three children, he had two younger sisters—Virginia and Mona. He attended public elementary school in Prior Lake, and studied for two years at Shakopee High School.
Roach served as a priest in a number of different assignments over the course of the next 25 years. On July 12, 1971, at the age of 49 he was appointed titular Bishop of Cenae and an auxiliary bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis; he was consecrated on September 8, 1971. Roach's archiepiscopate began on May 21, 1975, when he succeeded Archbishop Leo Binz and ended with the acceptance of his retirement on September 8, 1995. He was succeeded by coadjutor Archbishop Harry Flynn, and became the archbishop emeritus.
In 1977, Roach delivered the benediction at the inauguration of President Jimmy Carter. He served as the president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops/United States Catholic Conference from 1980 to 1983.
Other
Roach made national news when he was arrested for drunk driving on February 21, 1985. He was discovered to have a blood alcohol count of 0.19, after driving his car into the wall of a convenience store.
Death
Roach died on July 11, 2003.
Notes
- International, United Press (3 March 1985). "Archbishop Loses License for 90 Days for Drunk Driving". Retrieved 28 November 2017 – via LA Times.
- "Archbishop John Robert Roach". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
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| Preceded byLeo Binz | Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis 1975–1995 |
Succeeded byHarry Flynn |
| Preceded byJohn R. Quinn | President of the NCCB/USCC 1980–1983 |
Succeeded byJames W. Malone |
