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Funeral services set for Bishop Sullivan

Posted at 5:50 PM, Dec 12, 2012
and last updated 2012-12-13 00:11:44-05

RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) -- Funeral arrangements for Bishop Walter Sullivan were posted on the Richmond Diocese's website Wednesday.

Sullivan, the 11th Bishop of Richmond who served from 1974 to 2003, died Tuesday afternoon at his home. 

Sullivan had been receiving treatment at Saint Mary’s Hospital for an inoperable tumor on his liver.

Here is the information on funeral services for Sullivan from the Richmond Diocese's website:

The Liturgies will take place at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart located at 18 N. Laurel Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220.

Tuesday, December 18th
2:00 PM Rite of Reception of the Body
3:00 PM Public Visitation until the Evening Prayer/Vigil Service
6:30 PM Evening Prayer/Vigil Service

Wednesday, December 19th
10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial followed by Internment in the Cathedral Crypt
Following the Mass, there will be a light reception at Virginia Commonwealth University, Shafer Court

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