Ben Franklin Picks John Carroll for First Bishop of Baltimore
Ben Franklin helped choose Jesuit Father John Carroll to be the first bishop of Baltimore after their friendship began on a diplomatic trip to Canada.
Jul 8, 2019 | 18th century, baltimore, bishop, canada, episodes, founding fathers, jesuit, maryland, maryland-virginia-2022, mid-atlantic, pennsylvania, philadelphia, politician, religious liberty, revolutionary war
Ben Franklin helped choose Jesuit Father John Carroll to be the first bishop of Baltimore after their friendship began on a diplomatic trip to Canada.