SHEEHY, Maurice S. - Revision history

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	[[Image:sheehy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|"Father Maurice Sheehy," The CUA University Photographic Collection, The American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives, The Catholic University of America, Washington. D.C.. Please do not reproduce without permission from CUA Archives.]]SHEEHY, Maurice S. (Rev. Msgr.). (Irwin, IL, Apr. 26, 1898--Dubuque, IA, Feb. 10, 1972). Ordained in 1922, Rev. Sheehy read his first Mass in St. Joseph's Church in New Hampton, Iowa on June 13, 1922. (1)		[[Image:sheehy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|"Father Maurice Sheehy," The CUA University Photographic Collection, The American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives, The Catholic University of America, Washington. D.C.. Please do not reproduce without permission from CUA Archives.]]SHEEHY, Maurice S. (Rev. Msgr.). (Irwin, IL, Apr. 26, 1898--Dubuque, IA, Feb. 10, 1972). Ordained in 1922, Rev. Sheehy read his first Mass in St. Joseph's Church in New Hampton, Iowa on June 13, 1922. (1)

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	Chaplain Sheehy and Bishop James H. Ryan were commissioned by the State Department in 1937 to report on Nazi infiltration in South America. (6)		Chaplain Sheehy and Bishop James H. Ryan were commissioned by the State Department in 1937 to report on Nazi infiltration in South America. (6)

	In 1938 Sheehy was commissioned a lieutenant ~~commanded~~ in the Naval Reserve and stationed for active duty at the Norfolk Navy Yard. He was then stationed at the U. S. Naval Station in Jacksonville, Florida. During an assignment at Fort Sheridan near Chicago, Sheehy, a former Knights of Columbus secretary, suggested the construction of a K. C. building. In this location, K. C. representatives distributed free chocolates and cigarettes to troops and presented movies for the troops' entertainment. (7)		In 1938 Chaplain Sheehy was commissioned a lieutenant commander in the Naval Reserve and stationed for active duty at the Norfolk Navy Yard. He was then stationed at the U. S. Naval Station in Jacksonville, Florida. During an assignment at Fort Sheridan near Chicago, Chaplain Sheehy, a former Knights of Columbus secretary, suggested the construction of a K. C. building. In this location, K. C. representatives distributed free chocolates and cigarettes to troops and presented movies for the troops' entertainment. (7)

	A foe of isolation, he twice made nationwide radio broadcasts supporting the national defense program. The first speech entitled "Fence Sitters" was delivered on February 8, 1941. On August 9, 1941 he again spoke over the Columbia Broadcasting System with an addressed entitled "Tolerance and National Defense." (8)		A foe of isolation, he twice made nationwide radio broadcasts supporting the national defense program. The first speech entitled "Fence Sitters" was delivered on February 8, 1941. On August 9, 1941 he again spoke over the Columbia Broadcasting System with an addressed entitled "Tolerance and National Defense." (8)

	Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars.		Chaplain Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars.

	In 1947 Sheehy was the head of the religion department at the Catholic University of America and a captain in the U. S. Naval Reserve. (9) He was named rear admiral in 1954 and promoted to vice admiral upon his retirement in 1958. This was the highest rank ever accorded to a naval chaplain.		In 1947 Sheehy was the head of the religion department at the Catholic University of America and a captain in the U. S. Naval Reserve. (9) He was named rear admiral in 1954 and promoted to vice admiral upon his retirement in 1958. This was the highest rank ever accorded to a naval chaplain.

	The recipient of a Papal appointment as a Prothonotary Apostolic, the highest station awarded a monsignor, Sheehy wrote eight books including '''The Priestly Heart''' and '''Six O’clock Mass'''. He served thirty years with the Catholic University of America, seventeen of which were spent as Head of the Department of Religious Education.		The recipient of a Papal appointment as a Prothonotary Apostolic, the highest station awarded a monsignor, Chaplain Sheehy wrote eight books including '''The Priestly Heart''' and '''Six O’clock Mass'''. He served thirty years with the Catholic University of America, seventeen of which were spent as Head of the Department of Religious Education.

	On August 8, 1957 Sheehy became pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He taught daily in Immaculate Conception High School and served as Head of the Department of Religion at Mt. Mercy College. His chief concern was increasing the practice of Frequent Communion.		On August 8, 1957 Chaplain Sheehy became pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He taught daily in Immaculate Conception High School and served as Head of the Department of Religion at Mt. Mercy College. His chief concern was increasing the practice of Frequent Communion.

	In June 1967 the fourth annual John F. Kennedy Award was conferred on Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sheehy, retired vice-admiral of the U. S. Navy Reserve at the Loras College Commencement activities. Although retired, Msgr. Sheehy had recently served on a seven-member Civilian Advisory Panel on Military Procurement led by Gen. Mark Clark. (10)		In June 1967 the fourth annual John F. Kennedy Award was conferred on Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sheehy, retired vice-admiral of the U. S. Navy Reserve at the Loras College Commencement activities. Although retired, Msgr. Sheehy had recently served on a seven-member Civilian Advisory Panel on Military Procurement led by Gen. Mark Clark. (10)

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	[[Image:sheehy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|"Father Maurice Sheehy," The CUA University Photographic Collection, The American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives, The Catholic University of America, Washington. D.C.. Please do not reproduce without permission from CUA Archives.]]SHEEHY, Maurice S. (Rev. Msgr.). (Irwin, IL, Apr. 26, 1898--Dubuque, IA, Feb. 10, 1972). Ordained in 1922, Rev. Sheehy read his first Mass in St. Joseph's Church in New Hampton, Iowa on June 13, 1922. (1)		[[Image:sheehy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|"Father Maurice Sheehy," The CUA University Photographic Collection, The American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives, The Catholic University of America, Washington. D.C.. Please do not reproduce without permission from CUA Archives.]]SHEEHY, Maurice S. (Rev. Msgr.). (Irwin, IL, Apr. 26, 1898--Dubuque, IA, Feb. 10, 1972). Ordained in 1922, Rev. Sheehy read his first Mass in St. Joseph's Church in New Hampton, Iowa on June 13, 1922. (1)

	Sheehy ~~had~~ attended [[ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY]] and Columbia ([[LORAS COLLEGE]]). In 1917 while attending college, Sheehy was the "sporting editor" and published a magazine ~~which featured~~ photographs of football teams going back to 1907 when the game was first played at the school. The popularity of the publication led it to be placed on sale at the Standard Office Supply Company, Fitzpatrick's book store, Fitzpatrick's billiard room and two newspaper stands. (2) He also reported college sports news for the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald.'' (3) This was done at the same time as he served in the Reserve Officers Training Corps with the rank of first lieutenant in Company A. (4)		Sheehy attended [[ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY]] and Columbia ([[LORAS COLLEGE]]). In 1917 while attending college, Sheehy was the "sporting editor" and published a magazine featuring photographs of football teams going back to 1907 when the game was first played at the school. The popularity of the publication led it to be placed on sale at the Standard Office Supply Company, Fitzpatrick's book store, Fitzpatrick's billiard room and two newspaper stands. (2) He also reported college sports news for the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald.'' (3) This was done at the same time as he served in the Reserve Officers Training Corps with the rank of first lieutenant in Company A. (4)

	From 1922 to 1927 he taught at Loras. In 1924 he was unanimously re-elected secretary of the Western Interstate Athletic Conference. (5) In 1936 he gave the funeral service for Senator [[MURPHY, Richard Louis\|Richard Louis MURPHY]].		From 1922 to 1927 he taught at Loras. In 1924 he was unanimously re-elected secretary of the Western Interstate Athletic Conference. (5) In 1936 Sheehy gave the funeral service for Senator [[MURPHY, Richard Louis\|Richard Louis MURPHY]].

	Chaplain Sheehy and Bishop James H. Ryan were commissioned by the State Department in 1937 to report on Nazi infiltration in South America. (6)		Chaplain Sheehy and Bishop James H. Ryan were commissioned by the State Department in 1937 to report on Nazi infiltration in South America. (6)
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	In June 1967 the fourth annual John F. Kennedy Award was conferred on Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sheehy, retired vice-admiral of the U. S. Navy Reserve at the Loras College Commencement activities. Although retired, Msgr. Sheehy had recently served on a seven-member Civilian Advisory Panel on Military Procurement led by Gen. Mark Clark. (10)		In June 1967 the fourth annual John F. Kennedy Award was conferred on Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sheehy, retired vice-admiral of the U. S. Navy Reserve at the Loras College Commencement activities. Although retired, Msgr. Sheehy had recently served on a seven-member Civilian Advisory Panel on Military Procurement led by Gen. Mark Clark. (10)

	In 1980 the Chaplain Schmitt Park Committee saw their dream realized ~~with~~ the city council renamed [[CITY ISLAND]] in honor of Chaplain [[SCHMITT, Aloysius\|Aloysius SCHMITT]]. The committee had also worked to have the road on the island named in honor of Msgr. Sheehy. This the council also approved with the road being named Admiral Sheehy Drive. (11)		In 1980 the Chaplain Schmitt Park Committee saw their dream realized when the city council renamed [[CITY ISLAND]] in honor of Chaplain [[SCHMITT, Aloysius\|Aloysius SCHMITT]]. The committee had also worked to have the road on the island named in honor of Msgr. Sheehy. This the council also approved with the road being named Admiral Sheehy Drive. (11)

	[[Image:sheehy1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:sheehy1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

Randylyon at 20:17, 7 November 2017

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	[[Image:sheehy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|"Father Maurice Sheehy," The CUA University Photographic Collection, The American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives, The Catholic University of America, Washington. D.C.. Please do not reproduce without permission from CUA Archives.]]SHEEHY, Maurice S. (Rev. Msgr.). (Irwin, IL, Apr. 26, 1898--Dubuque, IA, Feb. 10, 1972). Ordained in 1922, Rev. Sheehy read his first Mass in St. Joseph's Church in New Hampton, Iowa on June 13, 1922. (1)		[[Image:sheehy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|"Father Maurice Sheehy," The CUA University Photographic Collection, The American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives, The Catholic University of America, Washington. D.C.. Please do not reproduce without permission from CUA Archives.]]SHEEHY, Maurice S. (Rev. Msgr.). (Irwin, IL, Apr. 26, 1898--Dubuque, IA, Feb. 10, 1972). Ordained in 1922, Rev. Sheehy read his first Mass in St. Joseph's Church in New Hampton, Iowa on June 13, 1922. (1)

	~~The first chaplain to achieve the rank of vice admiral,~~ Sheehy had attended [[ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY]] and Columbia ([[LORAS COLLEGE]]). In 1917 while attending college, Sheehy was the "sporting editor" and published a magazine which featured photographs of football teams going back to 1907 when the game was first played at the school. The popularity of the publication led it to be placed on sale at the Standard Office Supply Company, Fitzpatrick's book store, Fitzpatrick's billiard room and two newspaper stands. (2) He also reported college sports news for the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald.'' (3) This was done at the same time as he served in the Reserve Officers Training Corps with the rank of first lieutenant in Company A. (4) After graduating, Sheehy and other Dubuque College cadets were commissioned U. S. military officers and sent to Fort Sheridan near Chicago. It was there that Sheehy, a former Knights of Columbus secretary, suggested the construction of a K. C. building. In this location, K. C. representatives distributed free chocolates and cigarettes to troops and presented movies for the troops' entertainment. (5)		Sheehy had attended [[ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY]] and Columbia ([[LORAS COLLEGE]]). In 1917 while attending college, Sheehy was the "sporting editor" and published a magazine which featured photographs of football teams going back to 1907 when the game was first played at the school. The popularity of the publication led it to be placed on sale at the Standard Office Supply Company, Fitzpatrick's book store, Fitzpatrick's billiard room and two newspaper stands. (2) He also reported college sports news for the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald.'' (3) This was done at the same time as he served in the Reserve Officers Training Corps with the rank of first lieutenant in Company A. (4)

	From 1922 to 1927 he taught at Loras. In 1924 he was unanimously re-elected secretary of the Western Interstate Athletic Conference. (6) In 1936 he gave the funeral service for Senator [[MURPHY, Richard Louis\|Richard Louis MURPHY]]. ~~He began his naval career~~ in ~~1941~~. (7) He was stationed at the U. S. Naval Station in Jacksonville, Florida. (8)		From 1922 to 1927 he taught at Loras. In 1924 he was unanimously re-elected secretary of the Western Interstate Athletic Conference. (5) In 1936 he gave the funeral service for Senator [[MURPHY, Richard Louis\|Richard Louis MURPHY]].

			Chaplain Sheehy and Bishop James H. Ryan were commissioned by the State Department in 1937 to report on Nazi infiltration in South America. (6)

			In 1938 Sheehy was commissioned a lieutenant commanded in the Naval Reserve and stationed for active duty at the Norfolk Navy Yard. He was then stationed at the U. S. Naval Station in Jacksonville, Florida. During an assignment at Fort Sheridan near Chicago, Sheehy, a former Knights of Columbus secretary, suggested the construction of a K. C. building. In this location, K. C. representatives distributed free chocolates and cigarettes to troops and presented movies for the troops' entertainment. (7)

			A foe of isolation, he twice made nationwide radio broadcasts supporting the national defense program. The first speech entitled "Fence Sitters" was delivered on February 8, 1941. On August 9, 1941 he again spoke over the Columbia Broadcasting System with an addressed entitled "Tolerance and National Defense." (8)

	Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars.		Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars.
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	4. "Dubuque College Cadets Rated High," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 29, 1917, p. 12		4. "Dubuque College Cadets Rated High," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 29, 1917, p. 12

	5~~. Ward, Archie~~. "~~Ward Interviews Invalid Troops~~," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', ~~January 7~~, ~~1917~~, p. 5		5. "Interstate Track Meet Here May 16," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', December 14, 1924, p. 26

	6. "~~Interstate Track Meet Here May 16~~," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', ~~December 14~~, ~~1924~~, p. 26		6. "Loras Grad Captain in Navy," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', July 13, 1944, p. 15

	7. "~~Sheehy Gets JFK Award~~," Telegraph Herald, ~~June 5~~, ~~1967~~, p. 1		7. Ward, Archie. "Ward Interviews Invalid Troops," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', January 7, 1917, p. 5

	8. "~~9th Chaplain From Diocese,~~" ~~''Telegraph-Herald'', June 19, 1941, p. 12~~		8. "Loras Grad..."

	9. "Sheehy Gets JFK Award..."		9. "Sheehy Gets JFK Award..."

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	[[Image:sheehy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|"Father Maurice Sheehy," The CUA University Photographic Collection, The American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives, The Catholic University of America, Washington. D.C.. Please do not reproduce without permission from CUA Archives.]]SHEEHY, Maurice S. (Rev. Msgr.). (Irwin, IL, Apr. 26, 1898--Dubuque, IA, Feb. 10, 1972). Ordained in 1922, Rev. Sheehy read his first Mass in St. Joseph's Church in New Hampton, Iowa on June 13, 1922. (1)		[[Image:sheehy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|"Father Maurice Sheehy," The CUA University Photographic Collection, The American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives, The Catholic University of America, Washington. D.C.. Please do not reproduce without permission from CUA Archives.]]SHEEHY, Maurice S. (Rev. Msgr.). (Irwin, IL, Apr. 26, 1898--Dubuque, IA, Feb. 10, 1972). Ordained in 1922, Rev. Sheehy read his first Mass in St. Joseph's Church in New Hampton, Iowa on June 13, 1922. (1)

	The first chaplain to achieve the rank of vice admiral, Sheehy had attended [[ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY]] and Columbia ([[LORAS COLLEGE]]). In 1917 while attending college, Sheehy was the "sporting editor" and published a magazine which featured photographs of football teams going back to 1907 when the game was first played at the school. The popularity of the publication led it to be placed on sale at the Standard Office Supply Company, Fitzpatrick's book store, Fitzpatrick's billiard room and two newspaper stands. (2) He also reported college sports news for the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald.'' (3) This was done at the same time as he served in the Reserve Officers Training Corps with the rank of first lieutenant in Company A. (4) After graduating, Sheehy and other Dubuque College cadets were commissioned U. S. military officers and sent to Fort Sheridan near Chicago. It was there that Sheehy, a former Knights of Columbus secretary, suggested the construction of a K. C. building. At this ~~site~~, K. C. representatives distributed free chocolates and cigarettes to troops and presented movies for the troops' entertainment. (5)		The first chaplain to achieve the rank of vice admiral, Sheehy had attended [[ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY]] and Columbia ([[LORAS COLLEGE]]). In 1917 while attending college, Sheehy was the "sporting editor" and published a magazine which featured photographs of football teams going back to 1907 when the game was first played at the school. The popularity of the publication led it to be placed on sale at the Standard Office Supply Company, Fitzpatrick's book store, Fitzpatrick's billiard room and two newspaper stands. (2) He also reported college sports news for the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald.'' (3) This was done at the same time as he served in the Reserve Officers Training Corps with the rank of first lieutenant in Company A. (4) After graduating, Sheehy and other Dubuque College cadets were commissioned U. S. military officers and sent to Fort Sheridan near Chicago. It was there that Sheehy, a former Knights of Columbus secretary, suggested the construction of a K. C. building. In this location, K. C. representatives distributed free chocolates and cigarettes to troops and presented movies for the troops' entertainment. (5)

	From 1922 to 1927 he taught at Loras. In 1936 he gave the funeral service for Senator [[MURPHY, Richard Louis\|Richard Louis MURPHY]]. He began his naval career in 1941. (6) He was stationed at the U. S. Naval Station in Jacksonville, Florida. (7)		From 1922 to 1927 he taught at Loras. In 1924 he was unanimously re-elected secretary of the Western Interstate Athletic Conference. (6) In 1936 he gave the funeral service for Senator [[MURPHY, Richard Louis\|Richard Louis MURPHY]]. He began his naval career in 1941. (7) He was stationed at the U. S. Naval Station in Jacksonville, Florida. (8)

	Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars. In 1947 he was the head f the religion department at the Catholic University of America and a captain in the U. S. Naval Reserve. (8) He was named rear admiral in 1954 and promoted to vice admiral upon his retirement in 1958. This was the highest rank ever accorded to a naval chaplain.		Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars.

			In 1947 Sheehy was the head of the religion department at the Catholic University of America and a captain in the U. S. Naval Reserve. (9) He was named rear admiral in 1954 and promoted to vice admiral upon his retirement in 1958. This was the highest rank ever accorded to a naval chaplain.

	The recipient of a Papal appointment as a Prothonotary Apostolic, the highest station awarded a monsignor, Sheehy wrote eight books including '''The Priestly Heart''' and '''Six O’clock Mass'''. He served thirty years with the Catholic University of America, seventeen of which were spent as Head of the Department of Religious Education.		The recipient of a Papal appointment as a Prothonotary Apostolic, the highest station awarded a monsignor, Sheehy wrote eight books including '''The Priestly Heart''' and '''Six O’clock Mass'''. He served thirty years with the Catholic University of America, seventeen of which were spent as Head of the Department of Religious Education.
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	On August 8, 1957 Sheehy became pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He taught daily in Immaculate Conception High School and served as Head of the Department of Religion at Mt. Mercy College. His chief concern was increasing the practice of Frequent Communion.		On August 8, 1957 Sheehy became pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He taught daily in Immaculate Conception High School and served as Head of the Department of Religion at Mt. Mercy College. His chief concern was increasing the practice of Frequent Communion.

	In June 1967 the fourth annual John F. Kennedy Award was conferred on Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sheehy, retired vice-admiral of the U. S. Navy Reserve at the Loras College Commencement activities. Although retired, Msgr. Sheehy had recently served on a seven-member Civilian Advisory Panel on Military Procurement led by Gen. Mark Clark. (9)		In June 1967 the fourth annual John F. Kennedy Award was conferred on Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sheehy, retired vice-admiral of the U. S. Navy Reserve at the Loras College Commencement activities. Although retired, Msgr. Sheehy had recently served on a seven-member Civilian Advisory Panel on Military Procurement led by Gen. Mark Clark. (10)

	In 1980 the Chaplain Schmitt Park Committee saw their dream realized with the city council renamed [[CITY ISLAND]] in honor of Chaplain [[SCHMITT, Aloysius\|Aloysius SCHMITT]]. The committee had also worked to have the road on the island named in honor of Msgr. Sheehy. This the council also approved with the road being named Admiral Sheehy Drive. (10)		In 1980 the Chaplain Schmitt Park Committee saw their dream realized with the city council renamed [[CITY ISLAND]] in honor of Chaplain [[SCHMITT, Aloysius\|Aloysius SCHMITT]]. The committee had also worked to have the road on the island named in honor of Msgr. Sheehy. This the council also approved with the road being named Admiral Sheehy Drive. (11)

	[[Image:sheehy1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:sheehy1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
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	5. Ward, Archie. "Ward Interviews Invalid Troops," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', January 7, 1917, p. 5		5. Ward, Archie. "Ward Interviews Invalid Troops," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', January 7, 1917, p. 5

	6. "Sheehy Gets JFK Award," Telegraph Herald, June 5, 1967, p. 1		6. "Interstate Track Meet Here May 16," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', December 14, 1924, p. 26

			7. "Sheehy Gets JFK Award," Telegraph Herald, June 5, 1967, p. 1

	7. "9th Chaplain From Diocese," ''Telegraph-Herald'', June 19, 1941, p. 12		8. "9th Chaplain From Diocese," ''Telegraph-Herald'', June 19, 1941, p. 12

	8. "Sheehy Gets JFK Award..."		9. "Sheehy Gets JFK Award..."

	9. Ibid.		10. Ibid.

	10. "Freund, Bob. "City Island to be Renamed Schmitt," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 25, 1980, p. 13		11. "Freund, Bob. "City Island to be Renamed Schmitt," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 25, 1980, p. 13

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	[[Image:sheehy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|"Father Maurice Sheehy," The CUA University Photographic Collection, The American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives, The Catholic University of America, Washington. D.C.. Please do not reproduce without permission from CUA Archives.]]SHEEHY, Maurice S. (Rev. Msgr.). (Irwin, IL, Apr. 26, 1898--Dubuque, IA, Feb. 10, 1972). Ordained in 1922, Rev. Sheehy read his first Mass in St. Joseph's Church in New Hampton, Iowa on June 13, 1922. (1) The first chaplain to achieve the rank of vice admiral, Sheehy had attended [[ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY]] and Columbia ([[LORAS COLLEGE]]). In 1917 while attending college, Sheehy was the "sporting editor" and published a magazine which featured photographs of football teams going back to 1907 when the game was first played at the school. The popularity of the publication led it to be placed on sale at the Standard Office Supply Company, Fitzpatrick's book store, Fitzpatrick's billiard room and two newspaper stands. (2) From 1922 to 1927 he taught at Loras. In 1936 he gave the funeral service for Senator [[MURPHY, Richard Louis\|Richard Louis MURPHY]]. He began his naval career in 1941. (3) He was stationed at the U. S. Naval Station in Jacksonville, Florida. (4)		[[Image:sheehy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|"Father Maurice Sheehy," The CUA University Photographic Collection, The American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives, The Catholic University of America, Washington. D.C.. Please do not reproduce without permission from CUA Archives.]]SHEEHY, Maurice S. (Rev. Msgr.). (Irwin, IL, Apr. 26, 1898--Dubuque, IA, Feb. 10, 1972). Ordained in 1922, Rev. Sheehy read his first Mass in St. Joseph's Church in New Hampton, Iowa on June 13, 1922. (1)

	Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars. In 1947 he was the head f the religion department at the Catholic University of America and a captain in the U. S. Naval Reserve. (5) He was named rear admiral in 1954 and promoted to vice admiral upon his retirement in 1958. This was the highest rank ever accorded to a naval chaplain.		The first chaplain to achieve the rank of vice admiral, Sheehy had attended [[ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY]] and Columbia ([[LORAS COLLEGE]]). In 1917 while attending college, Sheehy was the "sporting editor" and published a magazine which featured photographs of football teams going back to 1907 when the game was first played at the school. The popularity of the publication led it to be placed on sale at the Standard Office Supply Company, Fitzpatrick's book store, Fitzpatrick's billiard room and two newspaper stands. (2) He also reported college sports news for the ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald.'' (3) This was done at the same time as he served in the Reserve Officers Training Corps with the rank of first lieutenant in Company A. (4) After graduating, Sheehy and other Dubuque College cadets were commissioned U. S. military officers and sent to Fort Sheridan near Chicago. It was there that Sheehy, a former Knights of Columbus secretary, suggested the construction of a K. C. building. At this site, K. C. representatives distributed free chocolates and cigarettes to troops and presented movies for the troops' entertainment. (5)

			From 1922 to 1927 he taught at Loras. In 1936 he gave the funeral service for Senator [[MURPHY, Richard Louis\|Richard Louis MURPHY]]. He began his naval career in 1941. (6) He was stationed at the U. S. Naval Station in Jacksonville, Florida. (7)

			Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars. In 1947 he was the head f the religion department at the Catholic University of America and a captain in the U. S. Naval Reserve. (8) He was named rear admiral in 1954 and promoted to vice admiral upon his retirement in 1958. This was the highest rank ever accorded to a naval chaplain.

	The recipient of a Papal appointment as a Prothonotary Apostolic, the highest station awarded a monsignor, Sheehy wrote eight books including '''The Priestly Heart''' and '''Six O’clock Mass'''. He served thirty years with the Catholic University of America, seventeen of which were spent as Head of the Department of Religious Education.		The recipient of a Papal appointment as a Prothonotary Apostolic, the highest station awarded a monsignor, Sheehy wrote eight books including '''The Priestly Heart''' and '''Six O’clock Mass'''. He served thirty years with the Catholic University of America, seventeen of which were spent as Head of the Department of Religious Education.
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	On August 8, 1957 Sheehy became pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He taught daily in Immaculate Conception High School and served as Head of the Department of Religion at Mt. Mercy College. His chief concern was increasing the practice of Frequent Communion.		On August 8, 1957 Sheehy became pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He taught daily in Immaculate Conception High School and served as Head of the Department of Religion at Mt. Mercy College. His chief concern was increasing the practice of Frequent Communion.

	In June 1967 the fourth annual John F. Kennedy Award was conferred on Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sheehy, retired vice-admiral of the U. S. Navy Reserve at the Loras College Commencement activities. Although retired, Msgr. Sheehy had recently served on a seven-member Civilian Advisory Panel on Military Procurement led by Gen. Mark Clark. (6)		In June 1967 the fourth annual John F. Kennedy Award was conferred on Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sheehy, retired vice-admiral of the U. S. Navy Reserve at the Loras College Commencement activities. Although retired, Msgr. Sheehy had recently served on a seven-member Civilian Advisory Panel on Military Procurement led by Gen. Mark Clark. (9)

	In 1980 the Chaplain Schmitt Park Committee saw their dream realized with the city council renamed [[CITY ISLAND]] in honor of Chaplain [[SCHMITT, Aloysius\|Aloysius SCHMITT]]. The committee had also worked to have the road on the island named in honor of Msgr. Sheehy. This the council also approved with the road being named Admiral Sheehy Drive. (7)		In 1980 the Chaplain Schmitt Park Committee saw their dream realized with the city council renamed [[CITY ISLAND]] in honor of Chaplain [[SCHMITT, Aloysius\|Aloysius SCHMITT]]. The committee had also worked to have the road on the island named in honor of Msgr. Sheehy. This the council also approved with the road being named Admiral Sheehy Drive. (10)

	[[Image:sheehy1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:sheehy1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
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	2. "Review of Football at Dubuque College," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', January 12, 1917, p. 9		2. "Review of Football at Dubuque College," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', January 12, 1917, p. 9

	3. "Sheehy Gets JFK Award," Telegraph Herald, June 5, 1967, p. 1		3. Sheehy, Maurice. "Nebraska Champs to Play Dubuque," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', February 6, 1917, p. 15

			4. "Dubuque College Cadets Rated High," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 29, 1917, p. 12

			5. Ward, Archie. "Ward Interviews Invalid Troops," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', January 7, 1917, p. 5

			6. "Sheehy Gets JFK Award," Telegraph Herald, June 5, 1967, p. 1

	4. "9th Chaplain From Diocese," ''Telegraph-Herald'', June 19, 1941, p. 12		7. "9th Chaplain From Diocese," ''Telegraph-Herald'', June 19, 1941, p. 12

	5. "Sheehy Gets JFK Award..."		8. "Sheehy Gets JFK Award..."

	6. Ibid.		9. Ibid.

	7. "Freund, Bob. "City Island to be Renamed Schmitt," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 25, 1980, p. 13		10. "Freund, Bob. "City Island to be Renamed Schmitt," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 25, 1980, p. 13

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	[[Image:sheehy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|"Father Maurice Sheehy," The CUA University Photographic Collection, The American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives, The Catholic University of America, Washington. D.C.. Please do not reproduce without permission from CUA Archives.]]SHEEHY, Maurice S. (Rev. Msgr.). (Irwin, IL, Apr. 26, 1898--Dubuque, IA, Feb. 10, 1972). Ordained in 1922, Rev. Sheehy read his first Mass in St. Joseph's Church in New Hampton, Iowa on June 13, 1922. (1) The first chaplain to achieve the rank of vice admiral, Sheehy had attended [[ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY]] and Columbia ([[LORAS COLLEGE]]). In 1917 while attending college, Sheehy was the "sporting editor" and published a magazine which featured photographs of football teams going back to 1907 when the game was first played at the school. The popularity of the publication led it to be placed on sale at the Standard Office Supply Company, ~~Fitzpatricks~~ book store, ~~Fitspatrick~~'s billiard room and two newspaper stands. (2) From 1922 to 1927 he taught at Loras. In 1936 he gave the funeral service for Senator [[MURPHY, Richard Louis\|Richard Louis MURPHY]]. He began his naval career in 1941. (3)		[[Image:sheehy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|"Father Maurice Sheehy," The CUA University Photographic Collection, The American Catholic History Research Center and University Archives, The Catholic University of America, Washington. D.C.. Please do not reproduce without permission from CUA Archives.]]SHEEHY, Maurice S. (Rev. Msgr.). (Irwin, IL, Apr. 26, 1898--Dubuque, IA, Feb. 10, 1972). Ordained in 1922, Rev. Sheehy read his first Mass in St. Joseph's Church in New Hampton, Iowa on June 13, 1922. (1) The first chaplain to achieve the rank of vice admiral, Sheehy had attended [[ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY]] and Columbia ([[LORAS COLLEGE]]). In 1917 while attending college, Sheehy was the "sporting editor" and published a magazine which featured photographs of football teams going back to 1907 when the game was first played at the school. The popularity of the publication led it to be placed on sale at the Standard Office Supply Company, Fitzpatrick's book store, Fitzpatrick's billiard room and two newspaper stands. (2) From 1922 to 1927 he taught at Loras. In 1936 he gave the funeral service for Senator [[MURPHY, Richard Louis\|Richard Louis MURPHY]]. He began his naval career in 1941. (3) He was stationed at the U. S. Naval Station in Jacksonville, Florida. (4)

	Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars. In 1947 he was the head f the religion department at the Catholic University of America and a captain in the U. S. Naval Reserve. (4) He was named rear admiral in 1954 and promoted to vice admiral upon his retirement in 1958. This was the highest rank ever accorded to a naval chaplain.		Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars. In 1947 he was the head f the religion department at the Catholic University of America and a captain in the U. S. Naval Reserve. (5) He was named rear admiral in 1954 and promoted to vice admiral upon his retirement in 1958. This was the highest rank ever accorded to a naval chaplain.

	The recipient of a Papal appointment as a Prothonotary Apostolic, the highest station awarded a monsignor, Sheehy wrote eight books including '''The Priestly Heart''' and '''Six O’clock Mass'''. He served thirty years with the Catholic University of America, seventeen of which were spent as Head of the Department of Religious Education.		The recipient of a Papal appointment as a Prothonotary Apostolic, the highest station awarded a monsignor, Sheehy wrote eight books including '''The Priestly Heart''' and '''Six O’clock Mass'''. He served thirty years with the Catholic University of America, seventeen of which were spent as Head of the Department of Religious Education.
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	On August 8, 1957 Sheehy became pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He taught daily in Immaculate Conception High School and served as Head of the Department of Religion at Mt. Mercy College. His chief concern was increasing the practice of Frequent Communion.		On August 8, 1957 Sheehy became pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He taught daily in Immaculate Conception High School and served as Head of the Department of Religion at Mt. Mercy College. His chief concern was increasing the practice of Frequent Communion.

	In June 1967 the fourth annual John F. Kennedy Award was conferred on Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sheehy, retired vice-admiral of the U. S. Navy Reserve at the Loras College Commencement activities. Although retired, Msgr. Sheehy had recently served on a seven-member Civilian Advisory Panel on Military Procurement led by Gen. Mark Clark. (5)		In June 1967 the fourth annual John F. Kennedy Award was conferred on Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sheehy, retired vice-admiral of the U. S. Navy Reserve at the Loras College Commencement activities. Although retired, Msgr. Sheehy had recently served on a seven-member Civilian Advisory Panel on Military Procurement led by Gen. Mark Clark. (6)

			In 1980 the Chaplain Schmitt Park Committee saw their dream realized with the city council renamed [[CITY ISLAND]] in honor of Chaplain [[SCHMITT, Aloysius\|Aloysius SCHMITT]]. The committee had also worked to have the road on the island named in honor of Msgr. Sheehy. This the council also approved with the road being named Admiral Sheehy Drive. (7)

	[[Image:sheehy1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:sheehy1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
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	3. "Sheehy Gets JFK Award," Telegraph Herald, June 5, 1967, p. 1		3. "Sheehy Gets JFK Award," Telegraph Herald, June 5, 1967, p. 1

	4. Ibid.		4. "9th Chaplain From Diocese," ''Telegraph-Herald'', June 19, 1941, p. 12

			5. "Sheehy Gets JFK Award..."

			6. Ibid.

	5. ~~Ibid~~.		7. "Freund, Bob. "City Island to be Renamed Schmitt," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 25, 1980, p. 13

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	Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars. In 1947 he was the head f the religion department at the Catholic University of America and a captain in the U. S. Naval Reserve. (2) He was named rear admiral in 1954 and promoted to vice admiral upon his retirement in 1958. This was the highest rank ever accorded to a naval chaplain.		Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars. In 1947 he was the head f the religion department at the Catholic University of America and a captain in the U. S. Naval Reserve. (4) He was named rear admiral in 1954 and promoted to vice admiral upon his retirement in 1958. This was the highest rank ever accorded to a naval chaplain.

	The recipient of a Papal appointment as a Prothonotary Apostolic, the highest station awarded a monsignor, Sheehy wrote eight books including '''The Priestly Heart''' and '''Six O’clock Mass'''. He served thirty years with the Catholic University of America, seventeen of which were spent as Head of the Department of Religious Education.		The recipient of a Papal appointment as a Prothonotary Apostolic, the highest station awarded a monsignor, Sheehy wrote eight books including '''The Priestly Heart''' and '''Six O’clock Mass'''. He served thirty years with the Catholic University of America, seventeen of which were spent as Head of the Department of Religious Education.
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	On August 8, 1957 Sheehy became pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He taught daily in Immaculate Conception High School and served as Head of the Department of Religion at Mt. Mercy College. His chief concern was increasing the practice of Frequent Communion.		On August 8, 1957 Sheehy became pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He taught daily in Immaculate Conception High School and served as Head of the Department of Religion at Mt. Mercy College. His chief concern was increasing the practice of Frequent Communion.

	In June 1967 the fourth annual John F. Kennedy Award was conferred on Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sheehy, retired vice-admiral of the U. S. Navy Reserve at the Loras College Commencement activities. Although retired, Msgr. Sheehy had recently served on a seven-member Civilian Advisory Panel on Military Procurement led by Gen. Mark Clark. (3)		In June 1967 the fourth annual John F. Kennedy Award was conferred on Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sheehy, retired vice-admiral of the U. S. Navy Reserve at the Loras College Commencement activities. Although retired, Msgr. Sheehy had recently served on a seven-member Civilian Advisory Panel on Military Procurement led by Gen. Mark Clark. (5)

	[[Image:sheehy1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:sheehy1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
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	1. "Sheehy ~~Gets JFK Award~~," Telegraph Herald, June 5, ~~1967~~, p. 1		1. "Rev. Sheehy Reads First Mass," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', June 13, 1922, p. 27,

	2. ~~Ibid~~.		2. "Review of Football at Dubuque College," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', January 12, 1917, p. 9

	3. Ibid.		3. "Sheehy Gets JFK Award," Telegraph Herald, June 5, 1967, p. 1

			4. Ibid.

			5. Ibid.

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	Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars. In 1947 he was the head f the religion department at the Catholic University of America and a captain in the U. S. Naval Reserve. (2) He was named rear admiral in 1954 and promoted to vice admiral upon his retirement in 1958. This was the highest rank ever accorded to a naval chaplain.		Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars. In 1947 he was the head f the religion department at the Catholic University of America and a captain in the U. S. Naval Reserve. (2) He was named rear admiral in 1954 and promoted to vice admiral upon his retirement in 1958. This was the highest rank ever accorded to a naval chaplain.

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	Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars. ~~Later~~ he was ~~to be made~~ the ~~first three star chaplain in~~ the ~~history~~ of the ~~armed services~~. He was named rear admiral in 1954 and promoted to vice admiral upon his retirement in 1958. This was the highest rank ever accorded to a naval chaplain.		Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars. In 1947 he was the head f the religion department at the Catholic University of America and a captain in the U. S. Naval Reserve. (2) He was named rear admiral in 1954 and promoted to vice admiral upon his retirement in 1958. This was the highest rank ever accorded to a naval chaplain.

	The recipient of a Papal appointment as a Prothonotary Apostolic, the highest station awarded a monsignor, Sheehy wrote eight books including '''The Priestly Heart''' and '''Six O’clock Mass'''. He served thirty years with the Catholic University of America, seventeen of which were spent as Head of the Department of Religious Education.		The recipient of a Papal appointment as a Prothonotary Apostolic, the highest station awarded a monsignor, Sheehy wrote eight books including '''The Priestly Heart''' and '''Six O’clock Mass'''. He served thirty years with the Catholic University of America, seventeen of which were spent as Head of the Department of Religious Education.
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	On August 8, 1957 Sheehy became pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He taught daily in Immaculate Conception High School and served as Head of the Department of Religion at Mt. Mercy College. His chief concern was increasing the practice of Frequent Communion.		On August 8, 1957 Sheehy became pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He taught daily in Immaculate Conception High School and served as Head of the Department of Religion at Mt. Mercy College. His chief concern was increasing the practice of Frequent Communion.

	In June 1967 the fourth annual John F. Kennedy Award is conferred on Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sheehy, retired vice-admiral of the U. S. Navy Reserve at the Loras College Commencement activities.		In June 1967 the fourth annual John F. Kennedy Award was conferred on Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sheehy, retired vice-admiral of the U. S. Navy Reserve at the Loras College Commencement activities. Although retired, Msgr. Sheehy had recently served on a seven-member Civilian Advisory Panel on Military Procurement led by Gen. Mark Clark. (3)

	[[Image:sheehy1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:sheehy1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	[[Image:sheehy2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:sheehy2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|350px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

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			Source:

			1. "Sheehy Gets JFK Award," Telegraph Herald, June 5, 1967, p. 1

			2. Ibid.

			3. Ibid.

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	Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars. Later he was to be made the first three star chaplain in the history of the armed services. He was named rear admiral in 1954 and promoted to vice admiral upon his retirement in 1958. This was the highest rank ever accorded to a naval chaplain.		Sheehy compiled a record of thirty-three months service in the Pacific during [[WORLD WAR II]] as the district chaplain for the United States Navy. He received the Bronze Star and six battle stars. Later he was to be made the first three star chaplain in the history of the armed services. He was named rear admiral in 1954 and promoted to vice admiral upon his retirement in 1958. This was the highest rank ever accorded to a naval chaplain.