Cardinal Wilton Gregory celebrates 50 years of priesthood at Mass in D.C.
The 75-year-old prelate concelebrated the Mass with eight members of his ordination class from St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Illinois.
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The 75-year-old prelate will receive the Order of Lincoln at the state capitol from Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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Loyola New Orleans students protest for embattled Black professor
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