History of John Carroll (archbishop of Baltimore) in Timeline

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John Carroll (archbishop of Baltimore)

John Carroll was the first Catholic bishop and later Archbishop in the United States. He led the Diocese of Baltimore from 1789 and became Archbishop in 1808. Initially, he administered the entire U.S. Catholic Church, playing a vital role in establishing the Catholic Church's presence and structure in the newly formed nation. His leadership was crucial in shaping the early American Catholic identity.


2018: Investigation into Carroll's Enslavement of Men

In 2018, investigations by Georgetown University and John Carroll University revealed that Archbishop John Carroll had enslaved two men, Charles and Alexis, during his time as bishop and archbishop.