Humberto Sousa Medeiros

Humberto Sousa Medeiros was a Portuguese-born American Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Boston from 1970 until his death in 1983, and was created a cardinal in 1973. Medeiros previously serve as Bishop of Brownsville from 1966 to 1970.

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop

Position held

Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, cardinal, Roman Catholic Bishop of Brownsville

Citizenship

United States, Portugal

Born

October 6, 1915

Died

September 17, 1983