Joseph Cardijn
Deceased Q469580

Joseph Cardijn

20th century Belgian cardinal, founder of the Young Christian Workers (1882–1967)

Born: November 13, 1882 (1882) · Schaerbeek
Died: July 25, 1967 (1967) · Leuven
Age at death: 84 years
Cause of death: kidney failure
Manner of death: natural causes
Nationality Belgium
Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Education Catholic University of Leuven, Grand Seminary Mechelen
Position held cardinal, titular archbishop
Gender male

Network