His Holiness Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh Osho

(December 11, 1931, Kuchwada, India-January 19, 1990, Pune, India). Spiritual Teacher. Born Rajneesh Chandra Mohan Jain and also known as Acharya Rajneesh. Began public ministry at Sarva Dharma Sammelan Jain festival, Jabalpur, India, 1939. Became enlightened March 21, 1953. Professor of Philosophy, Jabalpur University, to 1966. Taught a philosophy which incorporated elements of major world faiths, emphasizing laughter, love, meditation, creativity, celebration and awareness. His controversial views included free love and meditative therapy. Initiated his first sannyasin, September 26, 1970. Founder, Ashram, Pune, India, 1974. Entered period of public silence, 1981-1984. Moved to the United States and founded Rajneeshpuram, Wasco County, Oregon, 1981. Lived in luxury, with 93 Rolls-Royces. Opposition to his group and accusations against his top followers of attempted murder and other crimes caused him to flee country. Returned to Pune, 1987. Took name of Osho, 1988. Died of heart failure.

Kalsang Lodoe Oshoe

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(c. 1954, Dzi Oshoe, Tibet-Alive). Master of Tibetan Thangkha Painting and Sculpture. Moved to Bhutan following Communist takeover of Tibet. Painter to the Royal Bhutanese Government. Moved to Dharamsala, India, 1980. Personal Thankgkha Painter for His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Brother of Sonam Oshoe. Resides in Dharamsala, India and Ithaca, New York. Teacher, Namgyal Monastery, New York. Notable works include Kalachakra mural painting, Namgyal Monastery, Dharamsala, India; Office of Tibertan Religious Welfare; and the Medical and Astrological Institute.

Right Reverend Samuel Bilewu Joseph Oshoffa

(1909, Porto Novo, Dahomey-September 10, 1985). Founder, Prophet and Pastor, Celestial Church of Christ, 1947-1985. Timber merchant. Founded the Celestial Church of Christ, Porto Novo, Dahomey, September 29, 1947. Pastor and Prophet, Celestial Church of Christ, September 27, 1947-September 10, 1985. As Supreme Head of the Celestial Church of Christ, his authority was absolute and unchallengeable. Known as Papa Oshoffa. Died as a result of injuries from an automobile accident. Succeeded by Right Reverend Alexandra Abiodun Bada. Name sometimes given as Samuel Bilehou Joseph Oschoffa.

Most Reverend Auxiliary Bishop Friedrich Ostermann

(June 21, 1932, Muenster, Germany-Alive). Roman Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of Muenster, Germany, 1981-2007. Ordained Priest, Roman Catholic Church, February 11, 1958. Auxiliary Bishop of Muenster, Germany, and Titular Bishop of Dolia, June 27, 1981-July 18, 2007.

Most Reverend Archbishop Karel Otcenasek

(April 13, 1920, Ceske Mezirici, Czechoslovakia-Alive). Roman Catholic Bishop and Archbishop of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 1950-1998. Ordained Priest, March 17, 1945. Bishop and Apostolic Administrator of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, March 30, 1950. Bishop of Hradec Kralove, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic), December 21, 1989. Archbishop (Personal Title) of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, June 6, 19989. Retired as Archbishop, September 24, 1998.

His Eminence Alfredo Cardinal Ottaviani

(October 29, 1890, Rome, Italy-August 3, 1979, Vatican City, Vatican City State). Roman Catholic Cardinal and Vatican Official. Ordained Priest, March 18, 1916. Secretary, Sacred Congregation of Extraordinary Ecclesiastical Affairs, 1928-1929. Substitute Secretary of State of the Vatican, June 7, 1929. Assessor of the Holy Office, December 19, 1935. Elevated to the College of Cardinals, January 12, 1953. Pro-Secretary of the Holy Office, January 15, 1953, Secretary, November 7, 1959. Participated in the Conclaves of 1958 and 1963. Titular Archbishop of Berrea, April 5, 1962. Crowned Pope Paul VI. Pro-Prefect of the Sacred Congregation of Doctrine of the Faith, 1966. Resigned as Pro-Prefect, January 6, 1968. Much-feared theological conservative who acted as the guardian of Catholic doctrine and recommended sanctions against liberal clergy or lay people who challenged orthodox Catholic teaching.

His Eminence Marc Cardinal Ouellet, P.S.S.

(June 8, 1944, Lamote, Canada-Alive). Roman Catholic Archbishop of Quebec, Canada, 2002-Current. Ordained Priest, Society of Priests of St. Sulpice, Roman Catholic Church, May 25, 1968. Secretary, Sacred Congregation for Promoting Christian Unity and Titular Archbishop of Acropolis, March 3, 2001. Archbishop of Quebec, Quebec, Canada, November 15, 2002-Current. Elevated to the Sacred College of Cardinals, October 21, 2003.

Bishop Bruce R. Ough

(February 12, 1951-Alive). United Methodist Resident Bishop of the Ohio West Area. Ordained Deacon, United Methodist Church, 1975. Ordained Elder, 1979. Director, Council on Ministries, Iowa Conference, United Methodist Church, 1985-1992. Director, Council on Ministries, Dakotas Area, United Methodist Church, 1978-1982. Director, Oakwood Spiritual Life Center, North Indiana, 1982-1985. District Superintendent, Cedar Rapids District, United Methodist Church, 1992-1997. Senior Pastor, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1997-2000. Resident Bishop of the Ohio West Area, July, 2000-Current.

Chief Druid Topaz Owl

Chief Druid, Ring of the Oak. Crop farmer and assistant environmental consultant. Seer. President, Henge of Keltria. Founder and Grove Leader, Garran an Eich Orbhui. Founding Member, Ord na Darach Gile. Chief Druid, Ring of the Oak. Caretaker, Garden of Avalon and Temple of the Familiars, The Summerlands. Hearthmistress, Teallach MagFhionghaile within Clan an Tir na Samhradh. Celtic poet. Raises and trains Percheron and American Warmblood horses.

Bishop Garfield Bromley Oxnam

(August 14, 1891, Sonora, California-March 12, 1963, White Plains, New York). Methodist Bishop of Washington, D.C., 1952-1960. Ordained Minister, 1916. Founder and Pastor, Church of All Nations, Los Angeles, 1917-1926. Professor, Boston University School of Theology, 1927-1928. President, DePauw University, 1928-1936. Bishop of Iowa and Nebraska, 1936-1939. Bishop of Boston, 1939-1944. Bishop of New York, 1944-1952. President, Federal Council of Churches, 1944-1946. A founding President, World Council of Churches, 1948-1954. Presiding Officer, Founding Meeting, National Council of Churches, 1950. Bishop of Washington, D.C., 1952-1960. Proponent of the Social Gospel movement. Ecumenist. Opposed aid to parochial schools and appointment of U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican. A Founder, Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation of Church and State, 1948. Subjected to hostile interrogation before U.S. House Un-American Activities Committee. Accused of being a Communist "fellow traveller."