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SA archbishop applauds Pope's appointment to Chicago diocese
KSAT
September 20, 2014
http://www.ksat.com/content/pns/ksat/news/2014/09/20/sa-archbishop-applauds-pope-s-appointment-to-chicago-diocese.html
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SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller is calling the Pope's nominee for the diocese of Chicago a blessing to the Catholic Church.
Bishop Blase Joseph Cupich was announced Saturday to succeed Cardinal Francis George, who is battling cancer.
"It is with great joy and gratitude I thank Pope Francis for this inspired choice. I am confident Archbishop-designate Cupich will enrich the faith of the people of the Archdiocese of Chicago, for whom I will always feel warm affection," said Garcia-Siller in a statement.
Archbishop Gustavo served in the Chicago Archdiocese before coming to San Antonio, and was considered among the candidates for the job.
The Archdiocese of Chicago is the nation's third largest, serving more than 2.2 million Catholics.
Garcia-Siller also praised Cardinal George for his work during his time in Chicago.
"The legacy of my dear friend and mentor Cardinal Francis George will have a lasting influence on the Church of Chicago and of the United States. He provided inspired leadership through historic and challenging times," Garcia-Siller said in a statement.
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