William Joseph Levada

William Joseph Levada (2009)

William Joseph Levada (June 15, 1936 – September 26, 2019) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Portland and as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

Quotes

• The new evangelization called for five hundred years after the first evangelization of America requires a new catechesis as its "engine", in order to provide the lay faithful with the comprehensive understanding of their faith to allow them to embrace Christ's mission of transforming the world with confidence.
  • H.Exc. Most Rev. William Joseph LEVADA , Archbishop of San Francisco (25 November 1997) Press Office of the Holy See