Quick Facts
Biography
Raymond Emil Goedert (born October 15, 1927) is an American retired prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Illinois and titular bishop of Tamazeni. He served from 1991 to 2003.
Biography
Born in Oak Park, Illinois, Goedert was ordained to the priesthood on May 1, 1952.
On July 8, 1991, he was appointed a bishop and was consecrated by Joseph Cardinal Bernardin, then the Archbishop of Chicago, on August 29, 1991.
Bishop Goedert retired on January 24, 2003.
He was Vicar General under Cardinal Bernardin, and lived with Cardinal Francis George in the Archbishop's Mansion during his entire ministry. He was with both men when they died, and gave last rites to Cardinal George.
Molestation Complicity
Bishop Goedert was aware of accusations against priests and never reported them to police
Episcopal succession
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by – | Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Chicago 2003–Present | Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by – | Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago 1991–2003 | Succeeded by – |