Perit inci et, vel utpatum san- dioThe commy nit lore digna Roman con Catholic eugueri ure- rosDiocese essi ea facil of Helena NEWSLETTER delismodiat, vel et augait ut wismod mod eliscilismod tion August 2018 In This Issue In Memoriam Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen August 21, 1921 – July 22, 2018 In Memoriam Archbishop Raymond Raymond Gerhardt Hunthausen was born to Anthony and Edna Hunthausen G. Hunthausen in Anaconda, Montana, on August 21, 1921, the oldest of seven children. He graduated with a degree in chemistry Faith, Public Office and from Carroll College in Helena in the the Supreme Court spring of 1943, and studied for the priesthood at St. Edward’s Seminary in Kenmore, Washington. He was or- dained a priest for the Diocese of Hel- Sr. Elizabeth Olsen, BVM ena at St. Paul’s Church in Anaconda on Set to Retire June 1, 1946 by Bishop Joseph Gilmore. Following his ordination, he began teaching at Carroll College and during Diocesan Youth Events the summers pursued graduate studies Schedule for 2018 - 2019 in chemistry at Notre Dame University, Fordham University, Catholic University of America, and St. Louis University. In addition to his teaching duties, Hunt- Legendary Lodge hausen became the athletic director Reflecting the Family of for Carroll College where he coached Faith football, basketball, baseball, track and most other sports. His teams won sev- eral titles and in 1966 he was named to the National Association of Intercol- Br. Patrick McCormack Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen legiate Athletics Hall of Fame, the only Celebrates 75th Jubilee died in the peace of the Lord he loved member of the American hierarchy and served so well on Sunday, July 22, ever so honored. He served as presi- 2018, at his home in Helena, Montana, dent of Carroll College from 1957-1962. surrounded by members of his family. Carroll College honored him by naming 65 Gather for the its new sports and student center after 5th Annual Women’s Archbishop Hunthausen was the last re- him in 2017. Retreat maining American bishop to have par- ticipated in the Second Vatican Council. In July, 1962, he was appointed Bishop He attended all four sessions from 1962 of Helena by Pope John XXIII, and to 1965. From 1962-1975, he served as consecrated at St. Helena Cathedral on Next Issue Bishop of Helena, Montana, and from August 30, 1962. Significant parts of his Octoer 2018 1975-1991, as Archbishop of Seattle. first four years as bishop were spent at the Second Vatican Council in Rome, Continued next page Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena, P.O. Box 1729 Helena, MT 59624 Phone: (406) 442-5820 Fax: (406) 442- 5191 Website: www.diocesehelena.org Continued from front and the Archbishop always said the Archbishop always maintained a Council was his “on the job training” warm and close relationship with his for being a bishop. During his years family. Among his siblings and his as Bishop of Helena he was noted for beloved nieces and nephews and his vigorously implementing the teach- great-nieces and great-nephews, he ings of the Council and was especially was affectionately known as “Dutch” passionate about ecumenism, liturgy, and his happiest times were those he and collaborative ministry. He began shared with them at family gather- the youth camps at Legendary Lodge ings where he could always be count- and founded a diocesan mission in ed on to know the names of scores Guatemala, one of the first American of family members down to the very bishops to do so. youngest. A natural athlete and lover of the outdoors, the Archbishop took In February, 1975, Pope Paul VI ap- great delight in skiing, golfing, hiking, pointed him Archbishop of Seattle, fishing, and relaxing with family and where he was installed on May 22 friends at his humble mountain cabin of that year. Known for his strong at Moose Lake. commitment to issues of peace and justice, Archbishop Hunthausen’ s Shortly after his retirement in 1991, leadership emphasized quality pasto- he chose to spend more and more ral care for the people of the arch- Consecrated Bishop of the Diocese of Helena time with his family in Montana, but diocese, with particular emphasis on August 30, 1962 even so, he continued to help out in training and equipping lay women parishes and was much sought after and men for ministry. In 1980, he for the poor and the marginalized, Archbishop Hunthausen was also a as a retreat director and confessor. wrote what is believed to be the For the last several years of his life, first pastoral letter by an American great advocate for women and their he lived in a nursing facility in Helena bishop identifying steps the church role in Church and society, as well alongside his brother Father Jack should take to value the gifts of as for women religious. So deeply Hunthausen, where they celebrated women equally with those of men. was he committed to the Church’s Mass daily and welcomed a steady His dedication to shared responsibil- ecumenical mission that many clergy stream of visitors, both family and ity and to inclusiveness brought the of other denominations referred to friends. Keenly interested in the archdiocese into a new era marked him as “their bishop.” Always known Church and its mission to the last, by bold strides in ecumenism and for his “common touch,” Archbishop he took particular joy in the elec- multiculturalism. Under his direction Hunthausen had little use for the tion in 2013 of Pope Francis, whose in 1988, the Archdiocese of Seattle titles or trappings of office, always vision and priorities in so many ways became one of the first dioceses in preferring to walk among the people echoed his own. the nation to implement a policy to as one of them, a leader who was address child sexual abuse by priests very much in touch with his people. Bishop George Leo Thomas, recently and church employees. appointed as bishop of Las Vegas, re- Despite his enormous responsibili- turned to The Cathedral of St. Helena His passion for peace became known ties as a bishop of the Church, the around the world when he protested the proliferation of nuclear weapons, including the housing of Trident mis- sile submarines on Puget Sound. So convinced was he of the immorality of the buildup of nuclear arms, that he began to withhold one-half of his own income taxes in 1982. Not long after, in 1983, the Vatican undertook an apostolic visitation to look into the Archbishop’s ministry, including some of his pastoral practices and public positions. The visitation, while dif- ficult and divisive, served to highlight Hunthausen’s unfailing trust in God, his prayerfulness, and his unswerv- ing dedication to the Church. When the visitation was concluded in 1987, he welcomed the appointment of Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy as his coadjutor. Revered as an outspoken advocate Celebrating 50 years of Ministry as a Bishop at St. Mary Parish in Helena (2012) Continued next page Hunthausen Continued as the priest and bishop I Cherish family, and build strong have known since the day bonds of friendship to carry you he confirmed me as a junior through good times and bad. high boy in this Cathedral, I Cherish the children, and fill their leave you with many valuable hearts with love, laughter, and love life lessons we have learned of the Lord. during his twenty-nine years of service as bishop and Arch- Pray and work untiringly for peace bishop. You may add your so that our children and our chil- own. dren’s children can live in security and peace. He taught us to keep the eyes of our heart ever fixed on Be guided by the words of Saint Christ, and maintain an active Paul when he wrote, “Remem- life of prayer and devoted ber that the Lord is near. Have no companionship with the anxiety at all, but in everything, by Risen Lord. prayer and petition, with thanksgiv- ing, make your request known to He taught us never to aban- God. Then the peace of God, which don the poor or forsake the is beyond all understanding, will cause of justice. And while guard your heart and mind in Christ providing for the immediate Jesus.” needs of the poor, I would hear him quickly add, “Do not Now that the Archbishop’s earthly fail to address the underlying pilgrimage has come to an end, causes of poverty that keep we commend him lovingly to the to celebrate the Memorial Mass for the human family shackled in Risen Lord. We ask the Lord to his long-time friend and mentor. suffering for generations on end.” bless his heart with the same peace (photo above) for which he poured out his life, Never give up on the Church, or fail a peace that is beyond all human The following are selections from to remember that ultimately the understanding, a peace that flows Bishop Thomas’ Homily on July Church is guided by the Holy Spirit from the very heart and life of our 27th. and rests on the shoulders of the Risen Savior. Apostles. In late April, just days before my Rest in peace, dear Dutch, dear departure to the Diocese of Las Ve- Avoid bitterness, resentment and friend, until we are all together gas, I had a tender and tearful visit cynicism at all cost, and never get again, and stand in the loving pres- with Archbishop Hunthausen at his in the way of the Holy Spirit, who ence of Jesus, who is ever in our residence just east of Helena.