St. Brigid
Catholic Church
Baltimore, Maryland
Cardinal Keeler, Our Own
An overview of the Cardinal's Life
  • 1931 March 4  Born in San Antonio, TX
  • 1955 July 17  Ordained Priest
  • 1964  Named Pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Marysville, PA
  • 1965  Appointed as Vice Chancellor Harrisburg Diocese
  • 1969  Appointed Chancellor Harrisburg Diocese
  • 1979 July 24  Appointed by John Paul XXIII as Auxiliary Bishop & Titular
    Bishop of Ulcinium
  • 1979 September 21   Episcopal ordination at St. Patrick Cathedral
  • 1983 November 10  Appointed by John Paul XXIII as Bishop of Harrisburg
  • 1989 April 11   Appointed by John Paul XIII as Archbishop of Baltimore
  • 1994 November 26  Created & Proclaimed Cardinal by John Paul XXIII of
    the Title of Maria degli Angeli (St. Mary of the Angels)
  • 2007 July 12  Retired


O Mary, Immaculate Conception,
priests,we pray for Cardinal
Keeler and ask that you continue
to keep him in your care. Amen.
Cardinal Keeler
William Cardinal Keeler
A Priest -- 52+ Years
An Archbishop -- 12+ Years
Devoted to God --- A Lifetime

We are grateful for the many gifts you brought to our community:
for visiting us in our homes,
for comforting us in sickness,
for showing us compassion,
for your blessings at marriages,
for baptizing our children,
for confirming us in our calling,
for supporting us in difficult times,
for helping us grow in faith
for helping the entire community of Baltimore to realize and
acknowledge the presence of God among us.
Contact Parish Office
900 S. East Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
Phone: 410-563-1717
Email:
 sbrigid@archbalt.org