J. Richard Feeley Papers
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Cushing, Richard James, Cardinal, 1895-1970
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Richard James Cushing was born on August 24, 1895 in South Boston, Massachusetts to Patrick and Mary (Dahill) Cushing. His parents were both Irish immigrants. Cushing was educated at Perry Public Grammar School in South Boston, dropping out in his freshman year. Cushing subsequently enrolled at Boston College High School, as his cousin, the Archdiocese of New York, paid for his tuition. He graduated in 1913 and entered Boston College, where he studied for two years. In 1915, Cushing began his st...