Welcome Cardinal Robert W. McElroy as Archbishop of Washington

Pope Francis on Jan. 6, 2025 named Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, as the new Archbishop of Washington. As the Archbishop of Washington, Cardinal McElroy succeeds Cardinal Wilton Gregory, who has served in that role since 2019. 

On Jan. 6, Pope Francis also accepted the resignation of Cardinal Gregory as the Archbishop of Washington. As required by Church law, Cardinal Gregory had submitted his resignation to the pope two years ago after he turned 75 on Dec. 7, 2022.

The appointment and resignation were announced in Washington, D.C., by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. Cardinal McElroy will be installed as the eighth Archbishop of Washington at an installation Mass on March 11 at 2 p.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Until his installation, Cardinal McElroy is the Archbishop-Elect of Washington, and Cardinal Gregory, who is now 77, will serve as the Apostolic Administrator of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington.

For more information view the links below:

The Catholic Standard Click here.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington welcomes His Eminence, Cardinal Robert MdElroy, Archbishop-Elect Click here.

Statement from His Eminence Wilton Gregory Click here.

Statement from His Eminence Robert Cardinal McElroy Click here.