(United States Conference of Catholic Bishops headquarters building in Washington, DC.)
WASHINGTON - Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, vice-president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), congratulated Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York, 61, and Archbishop Edwin F. O?Brien of Baltimore, 72, on being named cardinals by Pope Benedict XVI, January 6. They will be officially elevated to the College of Cardinals, February 18, in Rome.
?This is an honor for these outstanding church leaders as well as an honor for the Church in the United States,? Archbishop Kurtz of Louisville said.?As men of prayer, wisdom and dedication, they will bring many talents and graces to their new roles as advisors to the Holy Father.?
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