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James Martin, S.J.December 15, 2008

From the New York Province of the Society of Jesus:

Archbishop Sambi, the papal nuncio to the U.S., has sent word to the New York Province that Edward Cardinal Egan has been designated by the Holy Father to preside at Thursday’s funeral Mass for Avery Cardinal Dulles, SJ.  Archbishop Sambi will also be in attendance. 

James Martin, SJ

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16 years 7 months ago
Do the Jesuits have no say about who will say the funeral for one of their own?
16 years 7 months ago
What might the Cardinal say re Clair's inopportune negativity?

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