Vitus Huonder

Vitus Huonder (born 21 April 1942) is a Swiss prelate of the Catholic Church who was bishop of Chur from 2007 to 2019.

Vitus Huonder
Bishop Emeritus of Chur
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
DioceseChur
Appointed8 July 2007
Installed8 September 2007
Term ended20 May 2019
PredecessorAmédée Grab
SuccessorJoseph Marie Bonnemain
Orders
Ordination25 September 1971
by Johannes Anton Vonderach
Consecration8 September 2007
by Amédée Grab
Personal details
Born (1942-04-21) 21 April 1942
Trun, Switzerland
NationalitySwiss
DenominationRoman Catholic
MottoInstaurare omnia in Christo (Restore all things in Christ)
Coat of armsVitus Huonder's coat of arms

Vitus Huonder was born in Trun on 21 April 1942. He studied at the Pontifical Atheneum Saint Anselm and at the University of Fribourg, earning a licentiate in theology. He was ordained a priest of the diocese of Chur on 25 September 1971 and then continued his studies, earning a doctorate in theology in Fribourg. He became vicar general of Chur in 1998.[1]

Pope Benedict XVI appointed him bishop of Chur on 8 July 2007.[1] He received his episcopal consecration on 8 September 2007 from Amédée Grab, his predecessor as bishop of Chur. His tenure proved controversial to some, as he reaffirmed orthodox Catholic doctrine in strong and uncompromising terms.[2][3]

Pope Francis accepted his resignation on 20 May 2019.[4] Huonder then chose to live out his retirement in an Society of Saint Pius X house, with papal authorization, where he intends to live a quiet and prayerful life, celebrate the Tridentine Mass, and work for Sacred Tradition, the revitalization of which he sees as the only means of restoration of the Church.[5]

References
  1. "Rinunce e Nomine, 08.07.2007" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 8 July 2007. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  2. "'Death to gays' Bishop of Chur retires". Swiss Info. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  3. "Retired Swiss bishop to live in SSPX home". La Croix International. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  4. "Resignations and Appointments, 20.05.2019" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  5. "Joint communiqué of Bishop Huonder and Father Pagliarani". FSSPX.Actualités / FSSPX.News. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
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