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IL SR0143
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jacqueline Collins
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AI Summary
- Declares November 28, 2021 as Archbishop Wilton Gregory Day in Illinois to honor his achievements and service to the Catholic Church
- Recognizes Archbishop Gregory as the first African American cardinal in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, appointed by Pope Francis on October 25, 2020
- Highlights his service as seventh archbishop of Washington, D.C. (2019-present) where he created an anti-racism initiative to combat racial injustice
- Notes his tenure as first African American president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (2001-2004) and his implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
- Acknowledges his prior service as seventh bishop of the Diocese of Belleville for 11 years and archbishop of Atlanta from 2005-2019
Legislative Description
ARCHBISHOP WILTON GREGORY DAY
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
6/1/2021
Committee Referrals
State Government4/20/2021
Assignments3/9/2021
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