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Husar

Cardinal Husar’s Stats

Born on February 26, 1933 in the Ukraine.

Member ofUkrainian Rite.

Ordained a priest of Stamford in 1958.

Ordained abishop in 1977.

Cardinal Husar’s Stats

Selected as Major Archbishop of Lvivin 2001.

Created cardinal on February 21, 2001.

Appointed Archbishop of Kiev in 2004.

Retired in 2011.

Cardinal Husar’s Facts

Ordained 19 bishops.

Fled with his parents during WorldWar II to Austria then US.

Went to seminary in Stamford, CT and college at Fordham and Catholic University.

Given Ukraine’s highest state award in 2008: the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise.

Failing eyesight forced him into retirement.

College of CardinalsWith the 80thbirthday ofCardinal Husar,the College ofCardinals nowhas 208 members,117 of which are under the age of 80 and thus eligible to vote in a papal conclave.

Cardinal Husar voted in the 2005 conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI.