RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
Councilman Chris A. Hilbert on behalf of the loss of Former Bishop Walter F. Sullivan
Former Bishop Walter F. Sullivan, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012
(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – "It is with deep sadness that my wife and I learned of the passing of Bishop Walter F. Sullivan. I have always respected him and his lifelong dedication to serving others. His passing is a great loss to Richmond and to the many families he assisted over his many years of leadership.
During his term in Richmond, Bishop Sullivan was considered as one of the most progressive leaders in the Catholic Church and was known for his ecumenical work with all faiths, minorities and groups and I think his lesson is one that is well worth recognition and emulation.
Bishop Sullivan led a life of profound grace and I was proud to have him living in my District for many years prior to his death. As we mourn the loss of his great spirit and intellect we also celebrate his works and the impact he had on so many in Richmond and beyond."
- The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman
Richmond City Council, Northside 3rd Voter District
CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd Voter District,
at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.
Background
Former Bishop Walter F. Sullivan served as head of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond from July 19, 1974 to September 16, 2003. His 29 years of services as the leader of the Diocese was the longest on record for that Catholic post in America. Established in 1820, the Diocese includes an estimated 220,000 Catholics and stretches a distance of 535 miles.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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