
His Excellency
Archbishop Emeritus of New Orleans
Archdiocese of New OrleansA priest for 51 years, 1 month
A bishop for 29 years, 5 months
Born
November 12, 1949 · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Ordained to the Priesthood
May 10, 1975
Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans
November 19, 1996 · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Ordained Bishop
January 10, 1997
Installed as Archbishop of New Orleans
August 20, 2009 · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Appointed Archbishop Emeritus of New Orleans of New Orleans
February 11, 2026 · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Retired as Archbishop of New Orleans
February 11, 2026 · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States