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Cardinal Rutherford Johnson
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Cardinal Johnson is Patriarch of the Anglican Rite Roman Catholic Church, an Old Roman Catholic Patriarchate in the Anglican tradition descended from the See of Utrecht, which was granted independence by the Holy See in 1145. He was born in the Southern United States and confirmed in the Roman Communion. His priestly formation began as a youth and continued through his formal secular education. He also has a long family tradition with the Anglican community, including the Church of St. Philip in Charleston, South Carolina, where his 7th great grandfather, Colonial nobleman and Governor of that province and ardent high churchman, is entombed - the large monument marker comprising part of the outside wall in the center of the apse.
The Cardinal possesses a diverse, multi-disciplinary education, in addition to diocesan formation in philosophy and religion, the Patriarch holds academic degrees in Applied Physics (Baccalaureate) and Economics (Master and Doctor of Philosophy) as well as Divinity (Doctorate, honoris causa).
An Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, the Cardinal remains active in service and philanthropy supporting various charitable outreach programs and apostolates. His interests include music, high altitude mountaineering, equestrian, and sailing. He is a member of the Explorers Club and has chaired an initiative to climb for the advancement of science and to promote international peace and justice. He has been honored by the Governors of Kentucky, Alabama, and Texas for his leadership and service. In addition to English, the Cardinal speaks Italian, French, Spanish, German, and Latin.
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