No Guilty Bystander: The Extraordinary Life of Bishop Thomas Gumbleton - by Frank Fromherz & Suzanne Sattler (Paperback)

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"A biography of Thomas Gumbleton, auxiliary bishop of Detroit (retired), who has been a prophetic champion for peace, social justice, and church reform"--

Book Synopsis

Thomas Gumbleton, retired Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit, has long served as an outstanding voice and witness for peace and justice in the Catholic Church. From his early opposition to the Vietnam war, his work on the Bishops' historic pastoral on nuclear weapons, to his peacemaking missions and solidarity with marginalized communities around the globe, and his promotion of reform and renewal in the church, he has offered a prophetic model of faithful discipleship.

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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Religious

RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic

RELIGION / Christian Living / Social Issues

NO GUILTY BYSTANDER

The Extraordinary Life of Bishop Thomas Gumbleton

Frank Fromherz and Suzanne Sattler, IHM

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ISBN 978-1-62698-523-0

Cover design: Michael Calvente

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"Frank Fromherz and Sister Suzanne Sattler chronicle the development of a courageous minister of the gospel driven by an empathetic social conscience; an auxiliary bishop with a global flock. Tom Gumbleton's openness to God's Spirit allowed him to be formed not only by family, friends, and seminary, but by hostages, women, victims of abuse, migrant workers, residents of the inner city, LGBTQ persons, the tortured, the destitute and homeless, and so many other fellow pilgrims on his journey whose impact is rarely felt by the church's hierarchy."--Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., Bishop of Lexington; Bishop-President, Pax Christi USA

"Bishop Tom Gumbleton's seemingly endless empathy for people afflicted by wars and exploitation led him to an unusual ministry, sometimes marked by discomfiting risks, but always enabling him to build rich relationships. . . . This book will extend the reach of his greatly needed and extraordinary example."--Kathy Kelly, Board President, World BEYOND War

"Thomas Gumbleton is not just, hands down, the greatest bishop in U.S. history but one of the great saints and prophets of our time. He walks clearly in the footsteps of the nonviolent Jesus, and lives and proclaims the Gospel whether it's accepted or not."--Fr. John Dear, director, Beatitudescenter.org; author, The Nonviolent Life

"No Guilty Bystander captures beautifully Bishop Gumbleton's depth of holiness, reach of courage, and commitment to Gospel nonviolence. His inspiring story is an important reminder that true servant leadership is still possible in our broken world."--Marie Dennis, co-president, Pax Christi International

"This book is a celebration of what authentic discipleship looks like, and, for anyone who wonders what it means to speak truth to power from a place of deep and abiding faith, reflecting on the life of Tom Gumbleton is the perfect place to start."--Johnny Zokovitch, Executive Director, Pax Christi USA

About the Author

Frank Fromherz, PhD, taught for many years at Portland State University. He directed the Office of Justice and Peace/Catholic Campaign for Human Development for the Archdiocese of Portland from 1990 to 2003. He is the author of A Disarming Spirit: The Life of Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen.

Suzanne Sattler, IHM, a resident of Detroit since 1968, ministered as a teacher and then as an attorney in the public policy areas of health care, aging, and environ-mental sustainability. She served in solidarity with the people of El Salvador for over 35 years.