Sept 08, 2008 Mad About Music
His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan was born on April 2, 1932, in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Thomas J. and Genevieve Costello Egan.
Dec 11, 2007 Egan's retirement would be a first
The 2.5 million Catholics of the Archdiocese of New York may soon witness something that their parents, grandparents and immigrant great-grandparents never did: the retirement of an archbishop.
Sept 25, 2007 Cardinal Egan Tells Media to "Grow Up"
Cardinal Egan, the archbishop of the New York Archdiocese, had no patience of protesters or reporters covering the protests outside a Midtown church yesterday.
Jun 12, 2007 A Sunday in June
In the Holiness of Truth - June 7, 2007.
May 05, 2007 Retirement watch begins as Egan hits 75
When Pope Paul VI amended Canon Law in 1966 to require that bishops submit retirement papers at the age of 75, Cardinal Francis Spellman was already 77. But New York's long-ruling archbishop died in office the following year, showing early on how fickle the pope can be about accepting those papers.
Apr 25, 2007 At 75, a Battle-Tested but Unwavering Cardinal
He has shuttered half-empty churches, faced down disgruntled parishioners and retired an unsightly $20 million deficit, all in the name of putting the Archdiocese of New York on sturdy fiscal legs.
Apr 06, 2007 Approaching 75th Birthday, Feels 'Indebted' to the Lord
On April 2, Cardinal Egan will celebrate his 75th birthday, a special occasion in its own right but also the day that he is required by Church law to submit his resignation to Pope Benedict XVI.
Jan 27, 2007 Pro-Abort Politicians "Friends of Mine"
Edward Cardinal Egan, as archbishop of New York city, arguably one of the two most important Catholic prelates in the United States, indicated in a January 5 interview on NBC, that he had little problem with politicians, even Catholic politicians, who repudiate moral principles on such issues as abortion, euthanasia and marriage.
Dec 22, 2006 A one-on-one with Cardinal Egan
New York's highest ranking Catholic leader is blasting the news media for covering dissension within the local church -- dissension that Cardinal Edward Egan insists doesn't exist.
Dec 21, 2006 Cardinal Egan Speaks Out On Dissenting Priests
New York's Catholic Archbishop, Cardinal Edward Egan, who has steered clear of the media for most of his six year tenure, addressed the issue of alleged dissension among the ranks of New York priests on Thursday, suggesting it's from only a few.
Nov 01, 2006 Cardinal Egan meets with clergy
An important meeting took place today between Edward Cardinal Egan and his council of priests. The issue is what appears to be growing unrest among the clergy of the New York Archdioceses.
Oct 24, 2006 New York cardinal strikes back at priest-critics
In a tough response to priests who circulated an anonymous letter criticizing his leadership, New York's Cardinal Edward Egan has implied that the criticism was prompted by priests who have been accused of molesting young people.
Jul 31, 2006 Cardinal's Low Profile Attracts Attention
When President Bush deployed the first veto of his presidency on a bill that would expand federal funding for embryonic stem cell research last week, Edward Cardinal Egan was not available for comment.
May 09, 2006 Jesus theories 'science fiction'
Edward Cardinal Egan used his Easter homily Sunday to rail against alternative theories about the life of Christ that he said were undermining Catholicism.
Dec 26, 2005 Cardinals call for sacrifice, focus on God
Roman Catholic cardinals celebrated midnight mass in several U.S. cities calling on the faithful to focus on God to see them through troubled times.
Oct 24, 2005 800 People attended sermon with the Cardinal
About 800 people attended the service to come together in prayer and to catch a glimpse of Cardinal Egan, the Archbishop of New York.
Aug 16, 2005 New York cardinal dedicates 1st church in US for Pinoys
THE "CHURCH of Filipinos," the first in the United States and only the second in the world dedicated as such, will be officially designated today in New York City, Church officials said yesterday.
May 31, 2005 Catholic memorial to promote prayer at ground zero
Cardinal Edward M. Egan of New York dedicated a Catholic memorial at ground zero May 22 to serve as a complement to the national memorial planned for the site of the World Trade Center destroyed Sept. 11, 2001.
Apr 07, 2005 Conclave Accommodations Won't Be Plush
Cardinal Edward Egan says the residence he and his colleagues will share while choosing the next pope wouldn't be confused with the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
Oct 21, 2004 Letter of Resignation of Rev. Fr. Charles Murr
On Friday, April 2, 2004, I resigned as pastor of the Parish of St. Francis de Sales. I am writing to you now to explain the circumstances that led me to make this decision.
Sept 10, 2004 El cardenal Egan bendecirá la clausura de la cita republicana
El cardenal Edward Egan retoma la tradición de los grandes prelados norteamericanos muy involucrados en la vida pública del país. En la foto, durante la celebración del 12 de Octubre en las calles de Manhattan.
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