Joseph Michael Schmondiuk (August 6, 1912 - December 25, 1978) was a Ukrainian Catholic prelate who served as Archeparch of Philadelphia. He was the first Ukrainian Catholic bishop born in the United States.

On August 14, 1961, Schmondiuk was appointed Bishop of Stamford, succeeding Ambrose Senyshyn. On September 20, 1977, he was appointed Archbishop of Philadelphia. Schmondiuk was a Council Father of the Second Vatican Council.

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Religious titles Preceded byAmbrose Senyshyn Ukrainian Catholic Eparch of Stamford 1961—1977 Succeeded byBasil H. Losten Preceded byAmbrose Senyshyn Ukrainian Catholic Archeparch of Philadelphia 1977—1979 Succeeded byMyroslav Ivan Lubachivsky
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
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