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Cardinal Francis George Marks 50 Years as a Catholic Priest
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
Cardinal Francis George has been a priest in the Catholic church for 50 years. The anniversary of his ordination is Saturday, Dec. 21.
Did you know:
- He first felt called to serve the church at the age of 8
- He was afflicted with polio as a child
- Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary wouldn't accept him
- Pope John Paul II elevated him to cardinal
- He's published two books
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