Movers and Shakers of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta: Edward Egan

Friday 29 August 2008

Edward Egan

Edward Cardinal Egan - Archbishop of New York; Principal Chaplain of the American Association o/t SMOM

Egan and a Dubya with a holy smirk

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Edward Cardinal Egan His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan was born on April 2, 1932, in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Thomas J. and Genevieve Costello Egan. Having earned a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Saint Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois, he was sent to Rome to complete his seminary studies at the Pontifical North American College in Vatican City where he was ordained on December 15, 1957. In 1958, he received a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University. After ordination, he returned to the United States in 1958, where he served briefly as a curate at Holy Name Cathedral Parish and later as assistant chancellor of the Archdiocese of Chicago and secretary to His Eminence, Albert Cardinal Meyer. In 1960 Cardinal Egan was named assistant vice-rector and repetitor of Moral Theology and Canon Law at the Pontifical North American College in Vatican City. In 1964, he earned a doctorate in Canon Law "Summa Cum Laude" from the Pontifical Gregorian University and thereafter returned to Chicago, where he served first as secretary to His Eminence, John Cardinal Cody, and later as the co-chancellor of the Archdiocese of Chicago. During this period, he was also the secretary of the Archdiocesan Commissions on Ecumenism and Human Relations and was a member of several interfaith and ecumenical boards and commissions of social concerns throughout the greater Chicago area. Among these might be mentioned the Chicago Conference on Religion and Race, the Leadership Council for Metropolitan Open Communities, and the Interreligious Committee for Urban Affairs. During this period, he likewise participated in numerous ecumenical undertakings, among them the Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue of the United States Catholic Conference and Protestant Episcopal Church of America, the North American Academy of Ecumenists, and the Chicago Ecumenical Dialogue. [...] On May 11, 2000 Pope John Paul II appointed him Archbishop of New York. He was installed at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on June 19, 2000 by His Excellency, The Most Reverend Gabriel Montalvo, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. On June 29th he received the "pallium" of an archbishop in Rome. He has since been named Chairman of the Board of Trustees, President and Treasurer of Catholic Near East Welfare Association, Conventual Chaplain of the American Association of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, and Grand Prior of the Association of Knights and Ladies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. In addition, he has joined the Boards of Trustees of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., and the Ratisbonne Institute in Jerusalem.

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Edward Cardinal Egan

His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan was born on April 2, 1932, in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Thomas J. and Genevieve Costello Egan.

Having earned a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Saint Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois, he was sent to Rome to complete his seminary studies at the Pontifical North American College in Vatican City where he was ordained on December 15, 1957. In 1958, he received a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University. After ordination, he returned to the United States in 1958, where he served briefly as a curate at Holy Name Cathedral Parish and later as assistant chancellor of the Archdiocese of Chicago and secretary to His Eminence, Albert Cardinal Meyer.

In 1960 Cardinal Egan was named assistant vice-rector and repetitor of Moral Theology and Canon Law at the Pontifical North American College in Vatican City. In 1964, he earned a doctorate in Canon Law "Summa Cum Laude" from the Pontifical Gregorian University and thereafter returned to Chicago, where he served first as secretary to His Eminence, John Cardinal Cody, and later as the co-chancellor of the Archdiocese of Chicago. During this period, he was also the secretary of the Archdiocesan Commissions on Ecumenism and Human Relations and was a member of several interfaith and ecumenical boards and commissions of social concerns throughout the greater Chicago area. Among these might be mentioned the Chicago Conference on Religion and Race, the Leadership Council for Metropolitan Open Communities, and the Interreligious Committee for Urban Affairs. During this period, he likewise participated in numerous ecumenical undertakings, among them the Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue of the United States Catholic Conference and Protestant Episcopal Church of America, the North American Academy of Ecumenists, and the Chicago Ecumenical Dialogue.

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On May 11, 2000 Pope John Paul II appointed him Archbishop of New York. He was installed at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on June 19, 2000 by His Excellency, The Most Reverend Gabriel Montalvo, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. On June 29th he received the "pallium" of an archbishop in Rome.

He has since been named Chairman of the Board of Trustees, President and Treasurer of Catholic Near East Welfare Association, Conventual Chaplain of the American Association of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, and Grand Prior of the Association of Knights and Ladies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. In addition, he has joined the Boards of Trustees of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., and the Ratisbonne Institute in Jerusalem.

http://archny.org/about-us/edward-cardinal-egan/ (Proof Positive)

Egan's Coat of Arms

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In addition to his diocesan duties in Bridgeport, Cardinal Egan worked with the National Conference of Catholic Bishops in the following capacities: as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Pontifical North American College; as Chairman of the committee on Science and Human Values; and as a member of the Committee on Canonical Affairs, the Committee on Education, the Committee on National Collections, and the Committee on Nominations. He also served two terms on the Administrative Board of the same Conference. Cardinal Egan serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, and is a member of the Board of Trustees of Thomas More College in Merrimack, New Hampshire. He has received honorary doctorates from Saint John’s University in New York, Thomas More College in New Hampshire, and Western Connecticut State University. On May 11, 2000, Pope John Paul II appointed him Archbishop of New York. He was installed at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on June 18, 2000, by His Excellency, The Most Reverend Gabriel Montalvo, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. On June 29th he received the “palllium” of an archbishop in Rome. He has since been named President and Treasurer of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, Conventual Chaplain of the American Association of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, and Grand Prior of the Association of Knights and Ladies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. In addition, he has joined the Boards of Trustees of Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., and the Ratisbonne Institute in Jerusalem. On January 21, 2001, Pope John Paul II announced that Cardinal Egan was to be elevated to the College of Cardinals. He was elevated in the Consistory of February 21, 2001 and was assigned as his titular church the Basilica of Saints John and Paul.

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In addition to his diocesan duties in Bridgeport, Cardinal Egan worked with the National Conference of Catholic Bishops in the following capacities: as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Pontifical North American College; as Chairman of the committee on Science and Human Values; and as a member of the Committee on Canonical Affairs, the Committee on Education, the Committee on National Collections, and the Committee on Nominations. He also served two terms on the Administrative Board of the same Conference.

Cardinal Egan serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, and is a member of the Board of Trustees of Thomas More College in Merrimack, New Hampshire. He has received honorary doctorates from Saint John’s University in New York, Thomas More College in New Hampshire, and Western Connecticut State University.

On May 11, 2000, Pope John Paul II appointed him Archbishop of New York. He was installed at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on June 18, 2000, by His Excellency, The Most Reverend Gabriel Montalvo, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. On June 29th he received the “palllium” of an archbishop in Rome.

He has since been named President and Treasurer of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, Conventual Chaplain of the American Association of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, and Grand Prior of the Association of Knights and Ladies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. In addition, he has joined the Boards of Trustees of Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., and the Ratisbonne Institute in Jerusalem.

On January 21, 2001, Pope John Paul II announced that Cardinal Egan was to be elevated to the College of Cardinals. He was elevated in the Consistory of February 21, 2001 and was assigned as his titular church the Basilica of Saints John and Paul.

http://www.saintpatricksdayparade.com/NYC/cardnial_about_egan.htm

Egan and James Liguori, President of Iona College

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Principal Chaplain His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan Archbishop of New York Baliff Grand Cross of Honor and Devotion [...] In 1989 he was named a Conventual Chaplain ad honorem of the Order of Malta . After his appointment as the Archbishop of New York, he was elected the Principal Chaplain of the American Association. Following his elevation to the College of Cardinals, he received the honor of Bailiff Grand Cross of Honor and Devotion from the Order.

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Principal Chaplain
His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan
Archbishop of New York
Baliff Grand Cross of Honor and Devotion

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In 1989 he was named a Conventual Chaplain ad honorem of the Order of Malta . After his appointment as the Archbishop of New York, he was elected the Principal Chaplain of the American Association. Following his elevation to the College of Cardinals, he received the honor of Bailiff Grand Cross of Honor and Devotion from the Order.

http://www.maltausa.org/american_leadership_chaplains.php (Proof Positive II)

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The Archbishop of New York Edward Cardinal Egan “Archbishop of the Capital of the World” Military Vicar Over: The American Branch of the Knights of Malta The Knights of Columbus The Masonic Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree

http://nyc.indymedia.org/media/text/anthrax.txt