Religious Leaders born on April 2

Take a focused look at the religious leaders born on April 2. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1928 Joseph Bernardin

  Joseph Bernardin was an American Cardinal of the Catholic Church who served as the Archbishop of Chicago from 1982 until his death in 1996. Highly regarded within the Church for his pastoral care, commitment to social justice, and leadership on issues such as peace and pro-life causes, Bernardin was one of the most prominent Catholic leaders in the United States … [bio]