Joseph Michael Schmondiuk

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Joseph Michael Schmondiuk[a] (August 6, 1912 – December 25, 1978) was a Ukrainian Catholic prelate who served as Archeparch of Philadelphia. He was the first Ukrainian Catholic bishop born in the United States.

Joseph Michael Schmondiuk
Йосиф Михайло Шмондюк
Born(1912-08-06)August 6, 1912
DiedDecember 25, 1978(1978-12-25) (aged 66)
United States
OccupationUkrainian Catholic bishop

On August 14, 1961, Schmondiuk was appointed Bishop of Stamford, succeeding Ambrose Senyshyn. On September 20, 1977, he was appointed Archbishop of Philadelphia. Schmondiuk was a Council Father of the Second Vatican Council.

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  1. ^ Ukrainian: Йосиф Михайло Шмондюк, romanizedYosyf Mykhailo Shmondiuk
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Religious titles
Preceded by Ukrainian Catholic Eparch of Stamford
1961—1977
Succeeded by
Preceded by Ukrainian Catholic Archeparch of Philadelphia
1977—1979
Succeeded by