He was initially diagnosed with cancer in 2006 , and died from the disease in 2015 .
In this unusual circumstance , George was permitted to remain as the incumbent archbishop until Cupich was installed to succeed him on November 18 , 2014 .
George was initially diagnosed with cancer in 2006 , and died from the disease in 2015 .
In this unusual circumstance , George was permitted to remain as the incumbent archbishop until Cupich was installed to succeed him on November 18 , 2014 .