Ironically, Bishop Hughes, the church's apostle of patriarchy, helped make such education possible.

Bishop Hughes traveled widely throughout the Church.

Bishop Hughes deeded the college over but retained title to the seminary property, about nine acres.

He was ordained Elder by Bishop Hughes in 1935.

The structure Bishop Hughes put in place proved highly viable.

Bishop Hughes was thinking he'd be in a very limited ministry, he would not be in a parish assignment.

From 1848 to 1853, he was private secretary to Bishop Hughes.

Whereas Bishop Hughes was active and aggressive, his coadjutor was more meek and gentle.

He was formally installed by Bishop Hughes on the following September 19.

Bishop Hughes and other prelates set about building an entirely separate school system for their flocks.