Timothy M. Dolan

American Cardinal of the Catholic Church

Timothy M. Dolan - American Cardinal of the Catholic Church
Born

February 6th, 1950
75 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Ordained as a bishop in 2001, served as the Archbishop of Milwaukee from 2002 to 2013, and became the Archbishop of New York in 2009. Held the position of president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops from 2010 to 2013. Participated in the conclave that elected Pope Francis in 2013. Involved in various pastoral and administrative initiatives within the Catholic Church in the U.S.

Served as Archbishop of New York

Presided over the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

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