Statement of Monsignor Walter R. Rossi, Rector of the Basilica,
On the Health Diagnosis of Cardinal Robert McElroy
I was sorry to learn of the health diagnosis of Cardinal McElroy. In addition to being Archbishop of Washington, Cardinal McElroy is the Chair of the National Shrine Board of Trustees.
On behalf of the priests and staff of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, we assure His Eminence of our prayers and support. Through the intercession of the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Good Health, may God grant Cardinal McElroy a successful surgery, as well as a smooth and speedy recovery.
