Bishop Francis Ford 1892-1952

”Don’t follow where the path may lead ……go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - See more at: http://waldronsaints.com/bishop-francis-ford-1892-1952.html#sthash.HBQe7QbZ.dpuf

Blessed Vilmos Apor 1892-1945

 

In 1941, he was appointed bishop for the Diocese of Gyor. He chose as his episcopal motto: " THE CROSS STRENGTHENS THE WEAK AND MAKES THE STRONG GENTLE." The bishop loudly and continuously voiced his opposition to the racial laws enforced by the Nazis -- always without regard for his own safety  more