Benjamin Joseph Keiley

Benjamin Joseph Keiley (October 13, 1847 – June 17, 1925) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as bishop of the Diocese of Savannah. Quotes To me it is an honor as well as a duty to defend him when so unjustly attacked, for in common with my fellow-Catholics all over the world I recognize in him the Vicar on earth of the Eternal Prince of Peace. I do not expect that my many non-Catholic friends will accept our belief, which is, however, so well grounded on the inspired words of Holy Scripture, regarding the Primacy of the Pope; but I would ask if it is too much to expect that they will do justice to his untiring efforts to secure peace and relieve some of the very distressing features of the war. A Pastoral Letter to the Clergy and Faithful of the Savannah Diocese. External links Category:1847 births Category:People from Virginia Category:Catholics from the United States Category:Confederate States Army soldiers Category:Clergy from the United States Category:Roman Catholic bishops Category:1925 deaths