GB 0122 Gr and G/G - GRIFFIN, Cardinal Bernard William (1899-1956): Archbishop of Westminster

145 boxes

GB 0122 Gr and G/G [1943-1956] Collection (fonds) 145 boxes Griffin , Bernard William , 1899-1956 , Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster

Born Birmingham, 21st February 1899. Educated Cotton College, Oscott, the Venerable English College and the Beda. He was ordained in 1924 and 3 years later became Secretary for 10 years to the Archbishops of Birmingham. He was Chancellor of the Diocese at 30 and a notable Administrator of its charitable homes.

In 1938 he was made Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham and during the War period succeeded Hinsley as Archbishop of Westminster, 1943-1956. He was created Cardinal Priest of Santi Andrea e Gregorio Magno on 18 February 1946.

His links with social welfare helped him deal with the new post-war Labour Government as it carried out sweeping and widespread social reforms. He journeyed frequently abroad on Church affairs until stricken by illness that hampered his last years. He died on 20 August 1956, at the age of 57.

Received by the Archive from Archbishop's House.

Papers of Bernard William Griffin as Archbishop of Westminster, [1943-1956], including material on the Holy See; Bishop's conferences; synods; religious orders; Vicars General and Chaplaincies; Papal Encyclicals; ecclesiastical and diocesan matters; moral, social and political issues; ecumenism; media, communications and publications; foreign countries; national and international institutions; government; embassies; hospitals; trusts, foundations and communities; lectures; homilies; patronages; photographs; personal correspondence; staff; invitations; education; visits and finance.

Original order.

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English

Subject index available in the Archive's reading room.

Compiled by Sarah Drewery.

Sources: http://www.rcdow.org.uk/

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names 1997.

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Received by the Archive from Archbishop's House.

Papers of Bernard William Griffin as Archbishop of Westminster, [1943-1956], including material on the Holy See; Bishop's conferences; synods; religious orders; Vicars General and Chaplaincies; Papal Encyclicals; ecclesiastical and diocesan matters; moral, social and political issues; ecumenism; media, communications and publications; foreign countries; national and international institutions; government; embassies; hospitals; trusts, foundations and communities; lectures; homilies; patronages; photographs; personal correspondence; staff; invitations; education; visits and finance.

Original order.

Open for consultation by appointment only between 12:00-5:00, Mondays and Wednesdays. Call: 0207 938 3580 or email: archivist@rcdow.org.uk for appointments.

Copies, subject to condition of the original, may be supplied for research use only on the undertaking of a copyright declaration. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Westminster Roman Cathlic Diocesan Trustees.

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English

Subject index available in the Archive's reading room.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names 1997.

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