Bishop Romeo R. Blanchette, D.D.
(1913-1982)
A native of Kankakee County Bishop Romeo R. Blanchette was born January 6, 1913, on a farm in St. George. He attended St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein and was ordained to the Priesthood by Cardinal George Mundelein, the archbishop of Chicago, on April 3, 1937. He earned a bachelor's degree in sacred theology, a master's degree in theology, and a licentiate in cannon law. On January 6, 1950, he was appointed to be the vicar general of the Diocese of Joliet, and on August 1, 1950, he was invested as domestic prelate with the title of Rt. Rev. Monsignor. On April 3, 1955, he was consecrated as an auxiliary bishop in the diocese and on August 31, 1966, he was installed as the second bishop in the diocese. He served in this capacity until January 30, 1979, when he resigned after being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. As his illness progressed, the grace and spirit with which he lived was an inspiration to all around him. The Bishop Blanchette Scholarship Fund was established in his memory in 1982. |
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Bishop Blanchette Scholarship Fund
About the Bishop Blanchette Scholarship
Established in 1982, the living memorial which honors the late Bishop Romeo Blanchette is supported by donations.
Scholarships in his name are made available each year to students in a
parish
- with an affiliated Council of Catholic Women Organization and
- who
will be attending a Catholic High School in the Joliet Diocese.
Students are nominated by their parishes. Scholarship awards
are made on the basis of scholastic achievement and financial need, as well as a statement from candidates
in which they express their reasons for wanting a Catholic education. (see 2012 forms below)
FRIENDS of the Bishop Blanchette Scholarship Fund
Are you a member of FRIENDS of the BBSF? Do you believe in Catholic High School Education? FRIENDS is a group that raises money for scholarships for high school students. Each year we hold a luncheon and raffle, and occasionally other events (see 'You're Invited' ) to augment our dues/donations for this purpose.
Who can join FRIENDS?
Any person who subscribes to our goals is eligible.
Click here to get membership form:
FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP FORM
Friends of Bishop Blanchette Scholarship Fund Mass and Luncheon
for 2012 will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012
at White Fence Farm Restaurant, 1376 Joliet Road, Romeoville
Click here to get the flyer and form:
(Below is the 2011 form; watch this site for the 2012 form)
FRIENDS MASS AND LUNCHEON FORM |
