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23 September 1993

O'Connor, John, 1920-2000

Typed document signed

Title: Terence James Cardinal Cooke: Some Observations by John Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of New York

In this excerpt from a book, Cardinal O'Connor describes Cardinal Cooke as a virtuous man, who even though he was dying of cancer, never let anyone know of his suffering. Accompanied by photograph (GLC05508.198.02).

GLC05508.198.01

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