He served as president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops from 2007 to 2010 .
A member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate , George was created a cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 1998 .
George served as president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops from 2007 to 2010 .
A member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate , George was created a cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 1998 .