July 22 2007 - Cardinal Joseph E Ritter

Cardinal Joseph E. Ritter (22.2007.3)
New Albany
Floyd County, Indiana

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The Cardinal Joseph E. Ritter marker was dedicated on July 22, 2007 at 1218 E. Oak St. in New Albany.

Over 100 people came to the dedication ceremony at the home where Ritter once lived.

From left: Reverend Robert J. Hermann, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Louis; Virginia Lipps, niece of Cardinal Ritter; Reverend Monsignor Nicholas Schneider, priest of Archdiocese of St. Louis; Revered Monsignor Joseph Shaedel, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

Reverend Troy Overton, the marker applicant.