James McGuigan
James Charles McGuigan (November 26, 1894 – April 8, 1974) was a Canadian prelate of the Catholic Church. He was the longest-serving Archbishop of Toronto, serving for almost 37 years from 1934 to 1971. He became the first English-speaking cardinal from Canada in 1946.
James Charles McGuigan | |
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| Cardinal, Archbishop Emeritus of Toronto | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Toronto |
| Appointed | December 22, 1934 |
| Retired | March 30, 1971 |
| Predecessor | Neil McNeil |
| Successor | Philip Pocock |
| Other post(s) | Archbishop of Regina (1930-1934) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 26, 1918 by Henry Joseph O'Leary |
| Consecration | May 15, 1930 by Henry Joseph O'Leary |
| Created cardinal | February 18, 1946 by Pope Pius XII |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 26, 1894 Hunter River, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
| Died | April 8, 1974 (aged 79) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Coat of arms | |
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