Seattle Archbishop Emeritus Raymond Hunthausen DEAD @ 96
He was known for his support of nuclear disarmament, gay rights and broader roles for women within the church. Led the Seattle Archdiocese between 1975 to 1991 and was one of the nation’s most controversial bishops--both beloved and castigated.
Archbishop of Seattle J. Peter Sartain released this statement on Sunday, "known as a “humble and loving servant of the Lord, and a man of peace … Above all, he loved the Lord, and that stood out in every conversation I had with this loving and compassionate servant of God.”
He had his fair share of controversy. The Vatican conducted an investigation of Archbishop Hunthausen -- and that resulted in the archbishop having to share power with another bishop for a time.
He protested the nuclear arms race and withheld half his income tax in protest and the IRS then garnished his wages.
His reputation was also called into question by sexual-abuse victims and others who said he knew or should have known about abusive priests and religious-order members during his time heading the Seattle and Helena dioceses.
Archbishop of Seattle J. Peter Sartain released this statement on Sunday, "known as a “humble and loving servant of the Lord, and a man of peace … Above all, he loved the Lord, and that stood out in every conversation I had with this loving and compassionate servant of God.”
He had his fair share of controversy. The Vatican conducted an investigation of Archbishop Hunthausen -- and that resulted in the archbishop having to share power with another bishop for a time.
He protested the nuclear arms race and withheld half his income tax in protest and the IRS then garnished his wages.
His reputation was also called into question by sexual-abuse victims and others who said he knew or should have known about abusive priests and religious-order members during his time heading the Seattle and Helena dioceses.
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