Studies in Europe and Fordham University; 1954, BA and 1958, MA in History, St Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers, New York; MA in Social Sciences and PhD in Sociology, Catholic University of America, Washington DC. 1958, ordained to priesthood. Formerly: Assistant Chaplain then Dean of Students and Director, Development, Catholic University; 1965, President, Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Ponce; 1965, Monsignor; 1969-71, Associate Secretary for Education, New York; 1971-77, Cardinal Cooke's Secretary; 1977, Auxiliary Bishop of New York; Vicar, East Manhattan and Harlems; 1981, First Bishop of Metuchen, New Jersey; 1986-2000, Fourth Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey; since 2001, Archbishop of Washington DC; since 2001, Member, College of Cardinals by Pope. Member of committees: National Conference of Catholic Bishops. Chancellor, Catholic University of America. President, Board of Trustees, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Founding Member and since 1997, President, Papal Foundation. Member of the Board, Catholic Relief Services. Member, Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. Recipient of E Roosevelt Award for Human Rights (2000).