Cardinal Stritch became the second nonItalian to serve in such a capacity and the first American to be so honored. When one considers the career of Samuel Cardinal Stritch it is not surprising that he was selected for this most important assignment. One of eight children of an Irish immigrant who died when the cardinal was but a boy. throughout his life he repeatedly displayed the brilliance and the admirable qualities which were to achieve recognition in his rapid advance in the church. culminating in his call to Rome. Cardinal Stritch exhibited his unusual intellectual capacity early in life. graduating from grammer school when only 10 years old. from high school at 14. and receiving his bachelor of arts degree at the age of 16. Following receipt of the latter degree he went to Rome where because of his unusual promise and record of achievement he was ordained as a priest by special dispensation more than a year before he reached the canonical age of 24.
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