Salina, Kan., Jul 29, 2013 / 13:03 pm
The Diocese of Salina, Kansas, is mourning the death of its former leader, Bishop Emeritus George K. Fitzsimons, who died Sunday July 28, a bout a month short of his 85th birthday.
"Bishop Fitzsimons was loved by all. In his 20 years of devoted ministry to the people of the Salina Diocese he established many lasting friendships," Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger of Salina said July 28.
"I believe, however, that he would be the first to teach us that the most lasting relationship is the one we establish with Jesus. His greatest concern, and greatest joy, was leading others in the ways of Gospel hope, mercy, and love."
Bishop Fitzsimons was born in Kansas City, Mo. In 1928. Before entering the seminary, he worked at a bank and as a real estate salesman, and served as a lieutenant junior grade in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954.