Copy article link Bishop Walter F. Sullivan watched in 1998 as the lights to the dome of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart were lit for the first time. Copy article link The Most Rev. Walter F. Sullivan — bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond for 29 years and perhaps the region’s most powerful voice for ecumenicalism, peace and forgiveness — died Tuesday at his Ginter Park home. He was 84. People are also reading… Records: Public housing staffers accused of trading maintenance work for sexual favors Cary Street mansion sells for $9.1 million, setting Richmond record 19 Richmond-area festivals to catch this fall High school football scoreboard | Week 1 Updated: Charlotte's Southern Deli to close, owners planning new concept Viola's VCU cancels research project due to inhumane treatment of lab mice Some of Richmond's best Italian food comes in a takeout box After 20 years, this Richmond pizza spot has closed One of Richmond’s best restaurants is only 700 square feet Confederate statues removed from Capitol Square City tells Richmond homeowner to install industrial-grade plumbing — or lose his water Motor vehicle lawsuit against former Colonial Williamsburg CEO is dismissed U.S. News best high schools rankings: Where Richmond-area schools rank in 2026 Update: 10 taken to hospitals after bus crash at GRTC transfer station Man shot dead in Richmond driveway identified Get local news delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Related to this story Bishop Walter F. Sullivan over the years Vigil at Bishop Sullivan home Vigil at Bishop Sullivan home. Prayers for the bishop Scenes from a service in support of Richmond Bishop Walter Sullivan, who is suffering from cancer.

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