Ambrose Senyshyn

	Ambrose Senyshyn Ambrose Senyshyn, O.S.B.M, D.D. (February 23, 1903 - September 11, 1976), born in Staryi Sambir, Ukraine, was an Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. On July 10, 1958, he was appointed the first Bishop of Stamford. On August 14, 1961, he was appointed Archbishop of Philadelphia The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese of Philadelphia is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in southeastern Pennsylvania, in the United States. It covers the City and County of Philadelphia as well a .... He was succeeded by Joseph M. Schmondiuk as Bishop of Stamford and as Archbishop of Philadelphia. External linksCatholic-HierarchyArchdiocese of Philadelphia [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Staryi Sambir Staryi Sambir (, ) is a city in Sambir Raion, Lviv Oblast of western Ukraine, close to the border with Poland. Staryi Sambir hosts the administration of Staryi Sambir urban hromada, one of the hromadas of Ukraine. Its population is approximately . History The exact date of establishment of the town is not known. Sambir, known in Polish as Sambor, was for the first time mentioned in documents in 1378. At that time, it was a private town of the noble Herburt family, part of Przemysl Land, Ruthenian Voivodeship, Kingdom of Poland. In 1501, a Roman Catholic church was opened here, and in 1553, Sambir received a town charter. In 1668, a town hall was built here, and in the early 18th century, the local church was remodelled. Until 1772 (see Partitions of Poland), Sambir belonged to Przemysl Land, Ruthenian Voivodeship. From 1772 until late 1918, Sambir belonged to Austrian Galicia. In 1880, its population was 3,482, with 1,399 Greek-Catholics, 704 Roman Catholics, and 1,377 Jews. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Incumbent The incumbent is the current holder of an office or position, usually in relation to an election. In an election for president, the incumbent is the person holding or acting in the office of president before the election, whether seeking re-election or not. In some situations, there may not be an incumbent at time of an election for that office or position (ex; when a new electoral division is created), in which case the office or position is regarded as vacant or open. In the United States, an election without an incumbent is referred to as an open seat or open contest. Etymology The word "incumbent" is derived from the Latin verb ''incumbere'', literally meaning "to lean or lay upon" with the present participle stem ''incumbent-'', "leaning a variant of ''encumber,''''OED'' (1989), p. 834 while encumber is derived from the root ''cumber'', most appropriately defined: "To occupy obstructively or inconveniently; to block fill up with what hinders freedom of motion or action; to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Eastern Catholic Bishops In The United States Eastern may refer to: Transportation China Eastern Airlines, a current Chinese airline based in Shanghai Eastern Air, former name of Zambia Skyways * Eastern Air Lines, a defunct American airline that operated from 1926 to 1991 Eastern Air Lines (2015), an American airline that began operations in 2015 Eastern Airlines, LLC, previously Dynamic International Airways, a U.S. airline founded in 2010 Eastern Airways, an English/British regional airline Eastern Provincial Airways, a defunct Canadian airline that operated from 1949 to 1986 Eastern Railway (other), various railroads Eastern Avenue (other), various roads Eastern Parkway (other), various parkways Eastern Freeway, Melbourne, Australia Eastern Freeway Mumbai, Mumbai, India , a cargo liner in service 1946-65 Education Eastern University (other) Eastern College (other) Other uses * Eastern Broadcasting Limited, former name of Maritime Broadcasting System, Cana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Bishops In Connecticut A bishop is an ordained clergy member who is entrusted with a position of Episcopal polity, authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is called episcopacy. Organizationally, several Christian denominations utilize ecclesiastical structures that call for the position of bishops, while other denominations have dispensed with this office, seeing it as a symbol of power. Bishops have also exercised political authority. Traditionally, bishops claim apostolic succession, a direct historical lineage dating back to the original Twelve Apostles or Saint Paul. The bishops are by doctrine understood as those who possess the full Priest#Christianity, priesthood given by Jesus in Christianity, Jesus Christ, and therefore may ordain other clergy, including other bishops. A person ordained as a deacon, priest (i.e. presbyter), and then bishop is understood to hold the fulln ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]