Francis Cardinal George

A priest for 51 years, 3 months

A bishop for 24 years, 6 months

A cardinal for 17 years, 1 month

Jan 1937

Born

January 16, 1937 · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Dec 1963

Ordained to the Priesthood

December 21, 1963

Jul 1990

July 10, 1990 · Yakima, Washington, United States

Sep 1990

Ordained Bishop

September 21, 1990

Apr 1996

April 30, 1996 · Portland, Oregon, United States

May 1996

May 27, 1996 · Portland, Oregon, United States

Apr 1997

April 7, 1997 · Chicago, Illinois, United States

May 1997

May 7, 1997 · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Feb 1998

Created Cardinal

February 21, 1998 · Cardinal-Priest

Mar 2003

Retired as Archbishop of Chicago

March 25, 2003 · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Apr 2015

Died

April 17, 2015