Hunthausen, archbishop of seattle from 19751991, is about a bishop who epitomized this styleand the price he paid. I have this exceptional and beautiful book next to my bible because, from my perspective, archbishop raymond hunthausen represents what a. Raymond hunthausen, liberal archbishop rebuked by rome. The life of raymond hunthausen, the activist archbishop. Mccoy sees archbishop raymond hunthausen, who headed the seattle archdiocese of the roman catholic church from 1975 to 1991. Former seattle archbishop raymond hunthausen sometimes found himself at the center of a storm of controversy over the way he practiced his catholic faith, but. The quintessential vatican ii bishop, hunthausen embraced the spirit of renewal, reaching out to the laity, women, and those on the margins. Hunthausen died in the peace of the lord he loved and served so. A disarming spirit the life of archbishop raymond hunthausen paperback 2019. Aug 01, 2018 seattle as he began his homily for the funeral mass of archbishop emeritus raymond g. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Raymond hunthausen, 96, outspoken archbishop of seattle.
Raymond gerhardt hunthausen august 21, 1921 july 22, 2018 was an american prelate of the catholic church. Hunthausen, who died in july 2018, was the youngest bishop to attend all four. Hunthausen, who attended the second vatican council and became a pioneer in the ecumenical movement and later offered a pacifist voice to war and the production of nuclear weapons, died july 22 at his home in helena, mont. Raymond hunthausen died at the age of 96 on sunday among his family in helena, montana, where he was bishop from 196275 and. Archbishop hannan, in his episcopal career, served as auxiliary bishop of the roman catholic archdiocese of washington and later as the eleventh archbishop of the roman catholic archdiocese of new orleans from september 29, 1965, to december 6, 1988. First time author of a book pope francis has spoken of his desire for pastoral bishopsshepherds who have the smell of the sheep. Raymond hunthausen, a retired catholic archbishop and advocate for progressive causes who was disciplined by the vatican, died at home with family in helena, montana, on july 22 at age 96. Seattle as he began his homily for the funeral mass of archbishop emeritus raymond g. He was elevated by pope john paul ii to serve as auxiliary bishop of seattle 19861987, and bishop of pittsburgh 19882006. Donald william wuerl born november 12, 1940 is an american prelate of the catholic church, and was archbishop of washington, d. Three years earlier, pope john paul ii delivered a humiliating rebuke to him by installing an auxiliary bishop in. James cathedral for more than a minute at the start of sunday mass, and for nearly a minute before the final.
Hunthausen smiles at the celebration of his 40th anniversary as a bishop at st. Courtesy orbis books i wrote the book to rescue him from obscurity, mccoy said. John mccoy details the life of retired seattle archbishop raymond g. Former archbishop hunthausen was known for his support of nuclear disarmament, the poor, gay rights and greater roles for women. In this 2014 photo, carroll college president tom evans credits archbishop raymond hunthausen s love and dedication to carroll as the reason for. Hunthausen, archbishop of seattle from 19751991, was a bishop who epitomized this style, embracing the vatican ii spirit of renewal, reaching out to the laity, women, and those on the margins. New biography of peace prophet archbishop raymond hunthausen.
James cathedral hosted a presentation and book signing by john mccoy, former public affairs director for archbishop raymond hunthausen. A disarming spirit details the life and times of archbishop raymond hunthausen. Raymond hunthausen, 96, outspoken archbishop of seattle the. Philip matthew hannan may 20, 19 september 29, 2011 was an american roman catholic archbishop. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
The life of archbishop raymond hunthausen by frank fromherz. Archbishop raymond hunthausen turned 95 in august, and he was hailed by writers for the national catholic reporter and the seattle postintelligencer as a forerunner of the activist, pastoral, and sociallyconscious style of church leadership that has been championed by pope francis. Raymond gerhardt hunthausen august 21, 1921 july 22, 2018 was an american prelate of. A disarming spirit the life of archbishop raymond hunthausen. Archbishop raymond hunthausen, a benevolent leader before. Frank fromherz, author of the the soon to be released book, a disarming spirit. Julys this month in catholic lgbt history pauses to remember his witness and celebrate his legacy. The archbishop who challenged a pope, a president, and a church, orbis books, 2015. So, to have a book come out one that would tackle the romeseattle. Hunthausen, whose outspoken support for nuclear disarmament, gay rights, and an expanded role for women in the church made him one of the most. A disarming spirit opens with archbishop hunthausen s historic speech denouncing the trident nuclear submarine fleet harbored in his archdiocese. Hunthausen, archbishop of seattle from 19751991, was a bishop who epitomized this style, embracing the vatican ii spirit of renewal, reaching out to the laity.
Frank fromherzs intimate portrait of archbishop hunthausen makes one believe that they knew the archbishop even though they may have never met him. Former seattle archbishop raymond hunthausen testifies at the king county courthouse testifies may 17, 2009 during a civil trial against the seattle archdiocese over child sex abuse by a priest in. James cathedral and a close aide to thenseattle archbishop raymond hunthausen, at the time was involved in approving visiting priests. Hunthausen was figuratively clapped in irons and thrown into the dungeon by now pope emeritus josef ratzinger, with the explicit approval of john paul ii. Jul 22, 2018 retired seattle archbishop raymond hunthausen, a disarming spirit who rejected war and embraced the pastoral reforms of the second vatican council, died july 22 at the age of 96. Jul 24, 2018 seattle ap retired seattle archbishop raymond g. War and peace, issues in society, immigrants trying to get into this country fleeing violence in central america. John mccoy, a still and quiet conscience maryknoll, n.
He served as bishop of helena from 1962 to 1975 and as archbishop of seattle from 1975 to 1991. But mccoy said he felt people had begun to forget archbishop hunthausen, who retired in 1991, and the issues he confronted, many of which remain relevant today. Raymond hunthausen, liberal seattle archbishop censured by. New hunthausen bio depicts seattle prelate as francis before francis. James cathedral hosted a presentation and book signing by john mccoy, former public affairs director for archbishop. Aug 06, 2018 raymond hunthausen, a retired catholic archbishop and advocate for progressive causes who was disciplined by the vatican, died at home with family in helena, montana, on july 22 at age 96. The event includes a conversation with the author and hunthausen family members who consulted on the book. Print frindly view notify me of updates this product. Jul 23, 2018 raymond hunthausen, an anaconda native who served as the archbishop of seattle and who was known for his commitment to issues of peace and justice, died sunday, july 22, at the age of 96, in helena. The quintessential vatican ii bishop, hunthausen embraced the spirit of renewal, reaching out. Raymond hunthausen, then the doughty, littleknown archbishop of. It then traces a range of religion and society issues that shaped his seattle tenure, and digs deep into the story of turmoil as he faced not only the wrath of secular powers but also scrutiny from the restorationist papacy of john paul ii and. Applause for 91yearold archbishop raymond hunthausen rolled through a packed st. On a winters eve in a racially mixed neighborhood in south seattle, archbishop raymond hunthausen is celebrating mass at st.
Jul 22, 2018 former archbishop raymond hunthausen was beloved by many and castigated by others for his support of nuclear disarmament, gay rights and broader roles for women within the church. The titles of the three sections of this book are a reflection on his life conscience courage character. Roman catholic archbishop raymond hunthausen of seattle sits among several thousand antinuclear protesters at a peace rally on the kitsap peninsula. The hunthausen scandal revisited the wanderer newspaper. Archbishop hunthausen told me, when i interviewed him on memorial day 2011, that he really would much prefer that any book about him not be published until after his death.
Hunthausen was accused of ignoring child sexual abuse in the diocese and protecting abusive priests. Aug 10, 2018 raymond hunthausen, retired archbishop of seattle, died on july 22nd at age 96. He spoke to major issues that were enormously significant in the 70s and 80s, and remain so today. Author leaves hunthausen encased in superlatives national. Raymond hunthausen, an anaconda native who served as the archbishop of seattle and who was known for his commitment to issues of peace and justice, died sunday, july 22, at the age of 96, in helena. New hunthausen bio depicts seattle prelate as francis. He was the last surviving american to have participated as a bishop in the second vatican council. The archbishop emeritus of seattle was the last surviving american bishop to have attended. Sponsored by the carroll college office of the president. The life of archbishop raymond hunthausen, said of hunthausen. An important new book about a man who has been called one of the most courageous voices in late 20th century, has been released. Hunthausen died in the peace of the lord he loved and served so well on sunday, july 22, 2018, at his home in.
In civil society, hunthausen was a voice for lesbian and gay civil rights, a point mccoy elucidated on further in his biography. Hunthausen was the bishop of helena from 1962 to 1975, then led the seattle archdiocese until 1991. Installed as archbishop of seattle on may 22, 1975, hunthausen chose not st. Sep 10, 2016 archbishop raymond hunthausen turned 95 in august, and he was hailed by writers for the national catholic reporter and the seattle postintelligencer as a forerunner of the activist, pastoral, and sociallyconscious style of church leadership that has been championed by pope francis. Archbishop raymond gerhardt hunthausen catholichierarchy. Raymond hunthausen died at the age of 96 on sunday among his family in helena, montana, where he was bishop from 196275 and archbishop of seattle from 197591. Archbishop raymond gerhardt hunthausen born 21 aug 1921, died 22 jul 2018 archbishop emeritus of seattle. While reading this beautifully written and meticulously researched book about a controversial member of t. Seattle archbishop hunthausen kept faith in storms of. Former seattle archbishop raymond hunthausen testifies at the king county courthouse testifies may 17, 2009 during a civil trial against the seattle archdiocese over child sex. Uncritical biography oversimplifies life of antinuclear archbishop.
Hunthausen died in the peace of the lord he loved and served so well on sunday, july 22, 2018, at his home in helena, montana, surrounded by members of his family. James cathedral for the ceremony but the large seattle center arena, where all could attend. Raymond hunthausen, retired archbishop of seattle, died on july 22nd at age 96. Sep 30, 2012 applause for 91yearold archbishop raymond hunthausen rolled through a packed st. He was named archbishop of washington by pope benedict xvi and made a cardinal by him in. Gary bullert is a political science professor and the author of the hunthausen file. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Retired seattle archbishop raymond hunthausen, a disarming spirit who rejected war and embraced the pastoral reforms of the second vatican council, died july 22 at the age of 96. Hunthausen, archbishop of seattle from 19751991, is about a bishop who.
Archbishop hunthausen was a man of prayer, a man of god. Nov 12, 2015 thirty years ago, archbishop raymond g. James cathedral for the ceremony but the large seattle center arena, where all. Three years earlier, pope john paul ii delivered a humiliating rebuke to him by installing an auxiliary bishop in seattle and empowering him to handle.
Archbishop hunthausen was a humble and loving servant of the lord. Archbishop raymond hunthausen ground zero center for. Former archbishop raymond hunthausen was beloved by many and castigated by others for his support of nuclear disarmament, gay rights and. Raymond hunthausen, catholic archbishop who advocated for. There are also two other words that describe this remarkable man faith and humility.
Hunthausen was ordained a priest by bishop joseph gilmore on june 1, 1946. Mccoy sees archbishop raymond hunthausen, who headed the seattle archdiocese of the roman catholic church from 1975 to. Former seattle archbishop raymond hunthausen testifies at the king county courthouse testifies may 17, 2009 during a civil trial against the seattle archdiocese over child sex abuse by a priest in the 1970s. Standingroomonly crowd honors life of archbishop emeritus.
Archbishop raymond hunthausen, investigated by vatican. Sign and view the guest book, leave condolences or send flowers. Murphy, who came to seattle 10 years ago as part of a controversial powersharing arrangement with a maverick archbishop, raymond g. Ryan noted that some people had told him not to expect a large crowd, since the archbishop retired nearly 30 years ago, in 1991. Archbishop raymond hunthausen, controversial seattle. Dec 22, 1986 on a winters eve in a racially mixed neighborhood in south seattle, archbishop raymond hunthausen is celebrating mass at st. Hunthausen, whose outspoken support for nuclear disarmament, gay rights and an expanded role for women in the church made him one of the most. Hunthausen may have been the epitome of the vatican ii bishoppastoral, ecumenical, inclusive and relevant. Archbishop raymond hunthausen was a religious prophetic leader. Years ago, i remember remarking to archbishop raymond hunthausen that, when historians told the story of 20thcentury american catholicism, he would be a significant footnote. Jul 23, 2018 seattle retired seattle archbishop raymond g.
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