Edward Egan

Edward Egan

Edward Michael Egan (born April 2, 1932) is an American Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Bridgeport from 1988 to 2000, and as Archbishop of New York from 2000 to 2009. He was elevated to the cardinalate in 2001.

Read more about Edward Egan:  Early Life and Education, Priesthood, Episcopal Career, Later Years

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