John McCloskey

John McCloskey (March 10, 1810 – October 10, 1885) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Albany and as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York.

Quotes

• Providence spared me beyond my expectations. In regard to the dignities conferred on me personally, to which you so kindly allude, I can safely say that not one of these honors was ever sought by me. The progress of the Church referred to in the addresses is true, and so true that it is clearly the work of God and not of man.
  • The life of John, Cardinal McCloskey, first prince of the church in America

Quotes about John McCloskey

• In the soul of Cardinal McCloskey, where Christian virtue had solid roots, they coexisted in a wonderful manner. In him were coupled the majesty of a prince, which inspired no fear, but exacted the reverence of all, with the simplicity and amiableness of a child. Well may we say of him that he was "Beloved of God and men."
  • John Murphy Farley, John McCloskey (1913) Catholic Encyclopedia