Martin H. Carmody
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Martin H. Carmody was the seventh Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus
from September 1, 1927 to August 31, 1939.
to Martin and Anastasia Carmody. He attended Valparaiso Normal College
and graduated in 1899 from the University of Michigan Law School
.
In 1902, Carmody joined the Knights of Columbus and later became the Grand Knight of the Grand Rapids Council as well as the District Deputy, State Deputy, and Deputy Supreme Knight of the international order for eighteen years.
Carmody married Frances Brady in Grand Rapids in 1911.
For his war work during World War I
he was made a chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. The rank of commander of the Order of the Star of Morocco
was conferred on him by Marshal Lyautey, the French president general of Morocco. Carmody was made knight of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great by the Vatican
.
In 1927 Carmody was elected the seventh Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus
and was in that position until August 31, 1939. Carmody was a Chamberlain
to Pope Pius XI
.
On December 9, 1950 Martin Carmody died at his home, aged 78, following a long illness. He was survived by his wife, daughter and three grandchildren.
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus....
from September 1, 1927 to August 31, 1939.
Biography
Carmody was born in Grand Rapids, MichiganGrand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located on the Grand River about 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 774,160 and a combined statistical area, Grand...
to Martin and Anastasia Carmody. He attended Valparaiso Normal College
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University, known colloquially as Valpo, is a regionally accredited private university located in the city of Valparaiso in the U.S. state of Indiana. Founded in 1859, it consists of five undergraduate colleges, a graduate school, a nursing school and a law school...
and graduated in 1899 from the University of Michigan Law School
University of Michigan Law School
The University of Michigan Law School is the law school of the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. Founded in 1859, the school has an enrollment of about 1,200 students, most of whom are seeking Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degrees, although the school also offers a Doctor of Juridical...
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In 1902, Carmody joined the Knights of Columbus and later became the Grand Knight of the Grand Rapids Council as well as the District Deputy, State Deputy, and Deputy Supreme Knight of the international order for eighteen years.
Carmody married Frances Brady in Grand Rapids in 1911.
For his war work during World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
he was made a chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. The rank of commander of the Order of the Star of Morocco
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
was conferred on him by Marshal Lyautey, the French president general of Morocco. Carmody was made knight of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great by the Vatican
Holy See
The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, in which its Bishop is commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and...
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In 1927 Carmody was elected the seventh Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus....
and was in that position until August 31, 1939. Carmody was a Chamberlain
Chamberlain (office)
A chamberlain is an officer in charge of managing a household. In many countries there are ceremonial posts associated with the household of the sovereign....
to Pope Pius XI
Pope Pius XI
Pope Pius XI , born Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti, was Pope from 6 February 1922, and sovereign of Vatican City from its creation as an independent state on 11 February 1929 until his death on 10 February 1939...
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On December 9, 1950 Martin Carmody died at his home, aged 78, following a long illness. He was survived by his wife, daughter and three grandchildren.