Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, Apostolic Delegate to the United States and Archbishop of Laodicea in Phyrigia, seated on the throne during the elevation ceremony of Bishop John Joseph Cantwell to Archbishop of the newly created Roman Catholic Province of Los Angeles. He offers his hand to Bishop Cantwell who is half-kneeling oppposite him. Using the powers vested in him by Pope Pius XI Cicognani presided over the ceremony, which took place at the Cathedral of Saint Vibiana in Los Angeles.
Bishop John Joseph Cantwell (right) after he was enthroned as the first archbishop of the newly created Roman Catholic Province of Los Angeles. Cantwell is standing with Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, Archbishop of Laodicea in Phyrigia, who presided over the elevation ceremony. Using the powers vested in him by Pope Pius XI Cicognani presided over the ceremony, which took place at St. Vibiana’s Cathedral.
John Joseph Cantwell leaving the Cathedral of St. Vibiana after being appointed archbishop in a religious ceremony. He was the first archbishop appointed to the Diocese of Los Angeles.
John Joseph Cantwell touching a clergyman's hand during the ceremony associated with becoming an archbishop. He was the first archbishop appointed to the Diocese of Los Angeles. The ceremony took place at the Cathedral of St. Vibiana.
John Joseph Cantwell during the ceremony associated with becoming an archbishop. He was the first archbishop appointed to the Diocese of Los Angeles. The ceremony took place at the Cathedral of St. Vibiana.