Peter William Bartholome
- April 2, 1893
- June 12, 1982
- 89 years
About Peter William Bartholome
Peter William Bartholome, 89, American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church
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|Peter William Bartholome (April 2, 1893 – June 17, 1982) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Saint Cloud in Minnesota from 1953 to 1968.
Biography
Early life
Peter Bartholome was born in Bellechester, Minnesota, the youngest son of Nicholas and Catherine (née Jacobs) Bartholome, who were Luxembourgian immigrants. His mother, who died at age 103, was the first woman named Catholic Mother of the Year by the National Catholic Conference on Family Life in 1942 and received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal in 1952.
Bartholome received his early education at St. Mary's Grade School in Bellechester (1898-1905) before attending public school in Goodhue, Minnesota, from 1906 to 1908. He studied at Campion College in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1914. Bartholome then returned to Minnesota and continued his studies at St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul.
Priesthood
Bartholome was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Patrick Heffron on June 17, 1917. His first assignment was as a curate at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Rochester, Minnesota, where he remained for two years. In 1919, he was appointed to the faculty of St. Mary's College in Winona, Minnesota, where he taught Latin, Greek, and philosophy. From 1928 to 1930, Bartholome studied canon law at the Apollinare University in Rome.
Returning to Minnesota, Bartholome served as chaplain at the motherhouse of the Sisters of Saint Francis in Rochester for three years. He was pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Caledonia, Minnesota, from 1933 to 1936. He was then named diocesan director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith and of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. In 1939, Bartholome returned to St. John the Evangelist Parish in Rochester, serving as its pastor until 1942.
Coadjutor Bishop and Bishop of Saint Cloud
On December 6, 1941, Bartholome was appointed coadjutor bishop of Saint Cloud and titular bishop of Lete by Pope Pius XII. He received his episcopal consecration on March 3, 1942, from Archbishop Amleto Cicognani, with Bishops Joseph Busch and John Peschges serving as co-consecrators, at St. Mary's Hospital Chapel in Rochester. Upon the death of Bishop Joseph Busch, Bartholome automatically succeeded him to become the fifth Bishop of Saint Cloud on May 31, 1953. He was named an assistant at the pontifical throne in 1954.
Born and raised in a rural area, and spending his entire ministry there as well, Bartholome once said that "the dignity, independence, and freedom of men can reach its fullest stature on the farm, not in the industrial world." Between 1962 and 1965, he attended the Second Vatican Council. He also served as episcopal moderator of the Family Life Bureau and of the National Catholic Conference on Family Life.
Retirement and legacy
Bartholome's resignation as bishop of the Diocese of Saint Cloud was accepted by Pope Paul VI on January 31, 1968. He was appointed Titular Bishop of Tanaramusa on the same date; he later resigned on January 13, 1971.
Peter Bartholome died on June 17, 1982, at age 89.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Peter William Bartholome's archived record and the sources above.
1.In what town was Peter William Bartholome born?
- A.St. Cloud, Minnesota
- B.Winona, Minnesota
- C.Rochester, Minnesota
- D.Bellechester, Minnesotacorrect
Peter William Bartholome was born in Bellechester, Minnesota.
Source: Early life section
2.What award did the mother of Peter William Bartholome receive in 1942?
- A.Medal of Honor
- B.Bishop of the Year
- C.Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice
- D.Catholic Mother of the Yearcorrect
Catherine Bartholome was the first woman named Catholic Mother of the Year by the National Catholic Conference on Family Life in 1942.
Source: Early life section
3.Where did Peter William Bartholome earn his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1914?
- A.Apollinare University
- B.St. Paul Seminary
- C.Campion Collegecorrect
- D.St. Mary's College
Peter William Bartholome studied at Campion College in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1914.
Source: Early life section
4.Who ordained Peter William Bartholome to the priesthood on June 17, 1917?
- A.Bishop Joseph Busch
- B.Bishop Patrick Heffroncorrect
- C.Pope Pius XII
- D.Archbishop Amleto Cicognani
Peter William Bartholome was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Patrick Heffron on June 17, 1917.
Source: Priesthood section
5.What subjects did Peter William Bartholome teach at St. Mary's College in Winona?
- A.Theology and Canon Law
- B.Biology and Chemistry
- C.Latin, Greek, and philosophycorrect
- D.Mathematics and History
Starting in 1919, Peter William Bartholome taught Latin, Greek, and philosophy at St. Mary's College.
Source: Priesthood section
6.Where did Peter William Bartholome study canon law between 1928 and 1930?
- A.St. John the Evangelist Parish
- B.Apollinare University in Romecorrect
- C.St. Paul Seminary
- D.Campion College
From 1928 to 1930, Peter William Bartholome studied canon law at the Apollinare University in Rome.
Source: Priesthood section
7.What was Peter William Bartholome's role at the motherhouse of the Sisters of Saint Francis in Rochester?
- A.Curate
- B.Pastor
- C.Director
- D.Chaplaincorrect
After returning from Rome, Peter William Bartholome served as chaplain at the motherhouse of the Sisters of Saint Francis in Rochester for three years.
Source: Priesthood section
8.Which position did Peter William Bartholome hold starting in 1933?
- A.Diocesan director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith
- B.Pastor of St. John the Baptist Parishcorrect
- C.Bishop of Saint Cloud
- D.Assistant at the pontifical throne
Peter William Bartholome served as pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Caledonia, Minnesota, from 1933 to 1936.
Source: Priesthood section
9.Who appointed Peter William Bartholome as coadjutor bishop of Saint Cloud in 1941?
- A.Archbishop Amleto Cicognani
- B.Pope Paul VI
- C.Bishop Joseph Busch
- D.Pope Pius XIIcorrect
On December 6, 1941, Peter William Bartholome was appointed coadjutor bishop of Saint Cloud by Pope Pius XII.
Source: Coadjutor Bishop and Bishop of Saint Cloud section
10.Where did Peter William Bartholome receive his episcopal consecration?
- A.St. Cloud Cathedral
- B.St. Mary's Hospital Chapel in Rochestercorrect
- C.Apollinare University
- D.St. Paul Seminary
Peter William Bartholome received his episcopal consecration on March 3, 1942, at St. Mary's Hospital Chapel in Rochester.
Source: Coadjutor Bishop and Bishop of Saint Cloud section
11.When did Peter William Bartholome become the fifth Bishop of Saint Cloud?
- A.March 3, 1942
- B.January 31, 1968
- C.May 31, 1953correct
- D.June 17, 1917
Upon the death of Bishop Joseph Busch, Peter William Bartholome succeeded him to become the fifth Bishop of Saint Cloud on May 31, 1953.
Source: Coadjutor Bishop and Bishop of Saint Cloud section
12.What council did Peter William Bartholome attend between 1962 and 1965?
- A.The Council of Rome
- B.The Council of Trent
- C.The Second Vatican Councilcorrect
- D.The First Vatican Council
Between 1962 and 1965, Peter William Bartholome attended the Second Vatican Council.
Source: Coadjutor Bishop and Bishop of Saint Cloud section
13.Which organization did Peter William Bartholome serve as an episcopal moderator?
- A.The St. Paul Seminary Board
- B.The Society for the Propagation of the Faith
- C.The Sisters of Saint Francis
- D.The National Catholic Conference on Family Lifecorrect
Peter William Bartholome served as episcopal moderator of the Family Life Bureau and of the National Catholic Conference on Family Life.
Source: Coadjutor Bishop and Bishop of Saint Cloud section
14.When was Peter William Bartholome's resignation as bishop accepted by Pope Paul VI?
- A.January 13, 1971
- B.June 17, 1982
- C.March 3, 1942
- D.January 31, 1968correct
Peter William Bartholome's resignation as bishop of the Diocese of Saint Cloud was accepted by Pope Paul VI on January 31, 1968.
Source: Retirement and legacy section
15.What title was Peter William Bartholome appointed to on January 31, 1968?
- A.Titular Bishop of Tanaramusacorrect
- B.Bishop of Saint Cloud
- C.Titular Bishop of Lete
- D.Assistant at the pontifical throne
On January 31, 1968, Peter William Bartholome was appointed Titular Bishop of Tanaramusa.
Source: Retirement and legacy section
16.At what age did Peter William Bartholome die?
- A.74
- B.103
- C.65
- D.89correct
Peter William Bartholome died on June 17, 1982, at age 89.
Source: Retirement and legacy section
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