Statement of Francis Cardinal George, OMI
on the appointment of Most Reverend Jerome Listecki as
Archbishop of Milwaukee
Archbishop Listecki’s many friends, the Archdiocese of Chicago’s bishops and priests and all those who were so well served by his years of ministry at Mundelein Seminary and in the Archdiocese join me in offering heartfelt congratulations on his appointment as Archbishop of Milwaukee. We congratulate as well the Catholics and all the citizens of Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin as they prepare to welcome a shepherd who will love them and guide them in the name of Christ.
Francis Cardinal George, OMI
Archbishop of Chicago
November 14, 2009 |