Lawrence Shehan


Lawrence Joseph Shehan was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Baltimore from 1961 to 1974, and was created a cardinal in 1965.

Lawrence Shehan was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Thomas Patrick and Anastasia Dames Shehan. His father operated a tailors supply business. He received his early education at local parochial schools in Baltimore. In 1911, he began his studies for the priesthood at St. Charles College, a preparatory seminary in Ellicott City.

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