Answer: spellman

AnswerCrossword Clue
SPELLMANNYC archbishop, 1939-67
SPELLMANFormer New York cardinal Francis
SPELLMANCardinal since 1946.
SPELLMANHe presides at St. Patrick's.
SPELLMANWearer of the red hat since Dec. 21, 1945.
SPELLMANAmerican cardinal.