John Joseph Kain

John Joseph Kain (May 31, 1841 – October 13, 1903) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling and as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Quotes

• I have indeed striven to live among you, rather as an elder brother, not perhaps in years, but in thought and feeling, and far more pleasant to me is this fraternal relation than the assumption of a dignity rather inspiring awe than love, and repulsing and repelling instead of attracting. I thank God that we live under different conditions from those that prevail in many other countries. Abroad there often exist conditions that raise barriers between the bishop and his clergy, and between the priest and his people. I thank God that it is different here, and that the relationship is nearer that of father and brother. Yet I am satisfied that the body of the priesthood of the old world show no greater reverence for their bishops or their flocks to the priests than is shown in the new world.
  • Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee of Rt. Rev. John J. Kain ... Second Bishop of Wheeling, July 2, 1891