Francis Cardinal George, OMI

Archbishop Emeritus of Chicago

1937 - 2015

Cardinal George listens to the reading of the Gospel with head bowed while holding his crosier during Mass at the 2011 Chicago Catholic Men's Conference At some point, Christ will question me: ‘What have you done with my people? Are they holier because of your ministry? Are they more generous, more loving toward others?’ In short, you are my legacy.