Exhibitions

Eminent Figures from the American Catholic Religious Tradition

October 8, 1979 – November 22, 1979

Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)
1000 Jefferson Drive, SW
Washington, DC

Great Hall, East End

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On display in conjunction with the Papal visit are portraits of the first 2 American cardinals; the first American bishop, Bishop John Carroll; and 3 American saints, as well as photographs of notable members of the Catholic clergy. Works are from collections of the National Portrait Gallery and private institutions.