San Francisco, Calif., Jul 15, 2019 / 09:32 am
Bishop Robert Christian, O.P., an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of San Francisco and rector of St. Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park, died in his sleep Thursday at his residence at the seminary.
"I was deeply saddened to learn this morning of his passing. The Archdiocese was greatly blessed to have his wisdom and leadership even if for so brief a time as auxiliary bishop and even briefer time as rector of the Seminary," Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco said July 11.
"We join with the Dominican community in praying for the repose of his soul and for peace and comfort for his wonderful family in their time of mourning."
Born in San Francisco in 1948, Christian he graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in literature in 1970.