Bishop Christian’s legacy

July 22, 2019
Robert A. Marzullo
Shoreline, Washington
 
I was shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden death of Bishop Robert Christian, OP. I have known Bishop Robert since we entered the Western Dominican Province together as novices in September 1970.
 
Although our paths went in different directions, I learned to admire and appreciate Bishop Robert for his dedication, his knowledge and abilities, and his willingness to pitch in. I especially saw that when he would return to San Francisco during the summers after teaching for a full year in Rome, live at St. Dominic’s during the summer(s) and take on a full load as an associate pastor to help us out.
 
I rejoiced when I was sent the news by the Western Dominicans of his being elevated by Pope Francis to being the new auxiliary of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, and prayed for him (and the archdiocese) on the day of his installation.
 
He touched many in his life, including me.
 

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