AmP has a post tonight about the rumors surrounding the next archbishop of New York. Mansell of Hartford has been mentioned as a possibility quite a bit. I work a part-time job in the archdiocese and my pastor is looking to build an addition on to the parish center. When he approached Mansell for permission, it was readily given. So the good pastor asked for his permission in writing in case he got transferred to New York. Mansell told him there was no need since he wasn't going anywhere.
Not exactly from the mouth of Benedict, but I've crossed him off my short list (in pencil, just in case).
Dolan would be great... imagine someone of his personality on Madison Avenue!
