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Looking back at Cardinal Gregory’s service as archbishop of Washington

In this series

Cardinal Gregory reflects on his service as archbishop of Washington and his upcoming retirement

Cardinal Gregory brought healing, made history as Washington’s archbishop

Cardinal’s roots of faith and priesthood in Chicago

Healing and hope in Belleville and as bishops’ leader

Leading a growing family of faith in Atlanta

Cardinal Wilton Gregory, seventh archbishop of Washington

Cardinal Gregory made history as the first African American cardinal and as the first African American archbishop of Washington

Cardinal Gregory has long history promoting Dr. King’s dream

In blessing graves of enslaved persons, Cardinal Gregory honors ‘people once in shackles’

Cardinal Gregory has been tireless in speaking out against racism

Cardinal Gregory says respect for diversity fosters unity in the Church

In his pastoral visits, Cardinal Gregory has sought to be a shepherd walking with the faithful

Cardinal Gregory’s visits to schools reflect his commitment to Catholic education

Cardinal Gregory praised for his support for vocations to priesthood, permanent diaconate and consecrated life

Cardinal Gregory’s confronting abuse crisis marked by transparency, healing

During the pandemic, Cardinal Gregory encouraged people to ‘love God and one another more’

Cardinal Gregory has emphasized welcoming and inclusion in ministry for people with disabilities

Cardinal’s ministry here included defending life, upholding dignity

Cardinal Gregory’s environmental leadership included launching Laudato Si’ action plan based on pope’s encyclical

Cardinal Gregory says unity among different faiths can erase hatred, bigotry

Synod process involved listening with goal of building better Church, cardinal said

Faith in Action: Respecting the priest, loving the man