Retired Archbishop Quinn of San Francisco dies at 88

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Retired Archbishop John R. Quinn of San Francisco, who led the Northern California archdiocese for 18 years, died on June 22 after a long illness. He was 88.
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The archbishop had moved to the Jewish Home of San Francisco from St. Mary’s Medical Center on June 16, but he “experienced difficulties with his breathing early this morning,” San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone said in an announcement. “He was transported to the nearest hospital but could not be revived.”
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“He stated several times since his move that he had achieved his goal of leaving the hospital for a new home where he could enjoy the fresh air, trees and the sounds of birds in the early morning,” Archbishop Cordileone said, adding that the prelate’s “initial days at Jewish Home had gone extremely well.”
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“Our hearts are breaking at losing such a great priest and friend,” Archbishop Cordileone said. “Join me in praying for the repose of his soul.”
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americamagazine.org/faith/2017/06/22/retired-archbishop-quinn-san-francisco-dies-88

Archbishop Quinn was an extraordinary Bishop. He was a strong advocate for immigrants, and especially good in pastoral care. I remember him during the AIDS epidemic. He was compassionate for all people suffering and dying from the horrible disease, especially those in Catholic parishes and of course his priests. He treated them with dignity and compassion.

He was extremely active in ecumenical affairs; Episcopalians saw him often.

I love that he was living his final days at the Jewish Home. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
 
ComplineSanFran said:
americamagazine.org/faith/2017/06/22/retired-archbishop-quinn-san-francisco-dies-88

Archbishop Quinn was an extraordinary Bishop. He was a strong advocate for immigrants, and especially good in pastoral care. I remember him during the AIDS epidemic. He was compassionate for all people suffering and dying from the horrible disease, especially those in Catholic parishes and of course his priests. He treated them with dignity and compassion.

He was extremely active in ecumenical affairs; Episcopalians saw him often.

I love that he was living his final days at the Jewish Home. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
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While I was not aware of him, from your description ComplineSanFran, he sounded like a wonderfully loving and caring spirit and may he indeed rise on angels’ wings above the trees and songs of birds he so enjoyed. Rest now in eternal peace and forever in the glorious heavenly songs of joyful bliss, archbishop.
 
The Archbishop was a bit of a rebel. He came to San Francisco during a particularly difficult period. Church membership was way down, the earthquake struck, and AIDS was everywhere. I remember when Pope John Paul visited the city in 1987, the Archbishop introduced him to several people dying from the disease, including a number of priests. It was a bold thing to do, since at that time, there was still a great deal of stigma attached to the disease. But both the Pope and the Archbishop rose to the occasion.

I love that he chose to live (only for a short time, sadly) in the Jewish Home for the Aged. I can see him with all the Yiddish speaking Bubbies and Zaydes. What a glorious end to a very dedicated life.
 
I lived in SanFran in the mid-late 80’s. It was a very dynamic, vibrant, and ‘interesting’ city!

He will be missed.
 
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