At right is a
closeup view of
the main altar of
Tennessee marble.
Behind the altar
is a metal grille
of symbols in
bronze, with
seven bronze
candlesticks built
into it. Suspended above the
altar is a circular
tester and huge
cross of wood,
and small…
DEDICATION
In keeping with the spirit of the theme
of this book, we are dedicating the 1954 Oaks
to all the priests of the diocese, all the people of the diocese, the students, and the
friends of Saint Ambrose in the diocese and
all over the country…
Right Reverend
Monsignor
Ambrose J. Burke
President
Saint Ambrose College
PRESIDENT of the College, Right Reverend Monsignor Ambrose J. Burke attended both St. Ambrose Academy and St.
Ambrose College. He received his doctorate
at Yale University. He…
Most Reverend
Ralph L. Hayes, D.D.
Bishop of Davenport
President of the
College Board
of Control
BISHOP
His Excellency, the most Reverend Ralph
L. Hayes, Bishop of Davenport, has
been in this bishopric since 1945. Ordained
in Rome, he first worked…
