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Richard Cushing was an American Roman Catholic bishop, born on August 24, 1895, in South Boston, Massachusetts. He served as the Archbishop of Boston from 1944 until his retirement in 1970 and was known for his efforts in promoting social justice, ecumenism, and educational reform within the church. Cushing played a significant role in the development of the Catholic Church in New England and was involved in many civic and charitable initiatives.

1895–1970·lived 75 years