Bishop Henry Joseph Richter
Bishop Henry Joseph Richter, the first bishop of the diocese of Grand Rapids, wearing the robes, a large cross, and a ring on his right hand that indicate his position in the Roman Catholic church. He holds a book in his left hand.
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| Title | Bishop Henry Joseph Richter |
|---|---|
| Format | Photograph |
| Notes | Title by contributor. Bishop Richter was an important figure in the Carmelites sisters’ resettlement in the city. He served as the Bishop from 1883 to 1916, dying just nine months after the arrival of the Carmelites. |
| Location In Photo | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Collection | Collection #88, McGee Collection #24, Box 1, Folder 3; History & Special Collections. |
| Rights | Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from Grand Rapids History & Special Collections, Archives, Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI |
| Institution | Grand Rapids Public Library |
| Physical Storage Location | Grand Rapids, MI |