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Archbishop Collins elevated to cardinal

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This morning following Mass at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI, announced that Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will be elevated to the College of Cardinals, an international group of principal advisors to the Pontiff.

Archbishop Collins, who graduated from Western in 1973 with an MA in English, commented on his appointment:

"I am deeply honoured that the Holy Father has called me to be a member of the College of Cardinals. I am grateful for the trust he has placed in me, and recognize this honour as a sign of his esteem for the role of Canada and of the Archdiocese of Toronto in the universal Church. I ask the people of the Archdiocese, whom I am privileged to serve as bishop, and all people in the community, to pray for me and for all who serve Our Lord through ministry in the Church."

Cardinal-designate Collins will become the fourth cardinal in the 110-year history of the Archdiocese of Toronto and the 16th cardinal in the history of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada.

For the full story, visit CBC.ca.

Click here to read a profile of Archbishop Collins by Sheldon Gordon that appeared in the Spring/Summer 2011 Alumni Gazette.

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