1. Home
  2. / Francis George
  3. / For how many years did Francis George serve as the Archbishop of Chicago?

For how many years did Francis George serve as the Archbishop of Chicago?

  • 14

  • 16

  • 18

  • 20

Answer

Francis George served as the Archbishop of Chicago for 16 years. He was born in Chicago in 1937 and ordained as a priest in 1963. He served as the Bishop of Yakima, Washington from 1980 to 1997 and as the Archbishop of Chicago from 1997 until his death in 2015. He was a strong advocate for social justice and was known for his work with the poor and homeless.
The Cardinal Chronicles: Test Your Knowledge on Francis George!

The Cardinal Chronicles: Test Your Knowledge on Francis George!

Take the Francis George Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox