RIP Bishop Richard Williamson

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Bishop Richard Williamson ~+~
March 8, 1940 – January 29, 2025
Obituary
By Jacob Kachelhofer Tyler ∙
https://codoh.com/library/document/bishop-richard-williamson-march-8-1940-january-29-2025/

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bishop Richard Williamson, a prominent and renowned figure in the field of World War II revisionism, who left us on January 29, 2025, at the age of 84. Bishop Williamson was not only a dedicated clergyman but also a passionate advocate for historical truth, known for his unwavering commitment to revisiting and challenging established narratives surrounding the events of the Second World War.

Bishop Williamson's courage in addressing these sensitive subjects often placed him at odds with mainstream historical perspectives and societal norms. Despite facing significant backlash and criticism, he remained steadfast in his beliefs, advocating for open dialogue and critical examination of historical events in the face of pervasive censorship. His writings and lectures inspired many to question accepted narratives and seek a deeper understanding of the complexities of history. Present company included.

Beyond his scholarly contributions, Bishop Williamson was a man of deep faith and conviction. He dedicated his life to serving his community and the Church, providing guidance and support to those in need. His compassion and commitment to his parishioners were evident in his pastoral work, where he sought to uplift and inspire others through his teachings. It was evident in his Revisionist work as well, by virtue of his choosing to take a stand for unpopular truths, showing a great example to those under his teaching that many otherwise great teachers have been unwilling to.

Bishop Williamson leaves behind a legacy of intellectual bravery and a call for diligent historical inquiry—one that remains profoundly relevant today and will inspire future generations to tell the truth and shame the devil. While the details of his family are unknown to this writer, we extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones. Speaking for the revisionist community at large, he is survived by a growing movement of free-thinkers and ideological insurgents who admired him most for his dedication to truth and justice.

The revisionist community is intellectually diverse, encompassing a wide range of philosophical and spiritual perspectives. While not all share the Christian faith and concurrent hope in an afterlife in a paradise restored that animated Bishop Williamson's life, we can all agree that his legacy lives on in those who honor his memory. By picking up the torch he has laid down, we carry forward the eternal light of truth into the darkness of censorship and deception that he so courageously fought against.

Vincit veritas omnia —Truth conquers all.

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RIP Bishop Richard Williamson: Courageous Catholic Who Spoke Truth to Power

Listen to my 2017 interview with him, and watch the one from fourteen months ago
Kevin Barrett

https://www.unz.com/kbarrett/rip-bishop-richard-williamson-courageous-catholic-who-spoke-truth-to-power/

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Tribute to Monsignor Richard Williamson
A life dedicated to the service of Tradition
https://jeune-nation.com/actualite/geopolitique/hommage-a-monseigneur-richard-williamson

On this January 29, 2025, the feast day of Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop Richard Williamson, one of the four bishops consecrated by Bishop Marcel Lefebvre, gave his soul to God. May he rest in peace.

Admitted to the hospital emergency room on January 24 after a brain hemorrhage, he fell into a coma the next day, on the feast of the conversion of Saint Paul, a saint whose example he followed as a convert and apostle. He had chosen as his episcopal motto Fidelis inveniatur ("That he may be found faithful" – I Cor. 4:2), and it was in this fidelity that he persevered to the end.

This tireless defender of the Catholic faith, known for his Eleison Commentaries, which he wrote weekly to guide souls through contemporary crises, was called to God on the feast of St. Francis de Sales, another great bishop, patron saint of journalists, fervent apologist and defender of the Truth. A coincidence that will not fail to resonate symbolically for those who have followed his journey.

Bishop Richard Nelson Williamson, born March 8, 1940 in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, dedicated his life to the defense of Tradition in the Church. A prominent and often controversial figure, he left an indelible mark on the recent history of the Catholic Church.

A decisive conversion
After studying English literature at Clare College, Cambridge University, and a period of teaching in Ghana and then in London, Richard Williamson, initially an Anglican, embraced the Catholic faith in 1971. His conversion marked the beginning of a resolute commitment to fidelity to Tradition.

Involvement in the SSPX
In 1972, he joined the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X (FSSPX), founded by Monsignor Marcel Lefebvre, an ardent defender of the Tridentine Mass and the Catholic faith. Ordained a priest in 1976, then consecrated bishop in 1988 without a papal mandate, he incurred automatic excommunication (latae sententiae) by Pope John Paul II. He fulfilled various functions within the Society: professor at the Weissbad seminary, then at Écône, before directing the seminary in the United States for twenty years, then that of Argentina for six years.

A voice of the "Catholic resistance"
In 2007, in order to reintroduce the FSSPX into the conciliar Church, Benedict XVI lifted the excommunications of the four bishops consecrated by Monsignor Lefebvre. Monsignor Felley, then superior of the FSSPX, fell into the trap, renewed dialogue with the Vatican and lowered his guard. Monsignor Williamson reacted energetically and was finally expelled from the Society in 2012. By the same token, he became the leader of all those refusing compromises with modernist Rome.

Little by little, priests joined him. To ensure the continuity of the Catholic priesthood, he consecrated, without a papal mandate, Abbots Faure (2015), Dom Thomas (2016), Zendejas (2017), Ballini (2021), Morgan (2022) and Stobiewsky (2022). He supported initiatives faithful to the spirit of Monsignor Lefebvre and ordained priests from various seminaries (France, Ireland, the Philippines, Brazil).

In 2023, Bishop Richard Williamson carried out the episcopal re-consecration of Bishop Carlo Maria Viganò, former apostolic nuncio to the United States and a staunch opponent of Pope Francis. This re-consecration, carried out without a papal mandate, entails a latae sententiae (automatic) excommunication for both prelates, according to canon law.

Faith as a bulwark against the modern world
Bishop Williamson often compared faith to a safe harbor against the tides of the world. He explained that when faith weakens, temptations become more dangerous. The solution lies in a life of fervent prayer, especially the Rosary, and absolute fidelity to the traditional teachings of the Church.
He warned against the corrupting influences of the media and modern ideologies, which seek to turn souls away from divine truth. He urged the faithful to inform themselves, to read, and to resist the seductions of material and spiritual comfort.

An Age of Apostasy
In his speeches, Bishop Williamson described the contemporary era as a time of widespread apostasy. He saw modern crises, including events such as the collapse of the World Trade Center in 2001, as divine chastisements in response to corruption and the abandonment of God's commandments. He called for a sincere return to God and the practice of the sacraments as a remedy for the world's ills.

A controversial career and trials
Monsignor Williamson's life was also marked by controversy. In 2009, during an interview with Swedish television, he said: "I believe there were no gas chambers. I think 200,000 to 300,000 Jews died in concentration camps, but not a single one in a gas chamber." These remarks sparked international outrage and led to his expulsion from Argentina, where he was then living.
In 2010, he was sentenced by the German courts to a fine of 10,000 euros, later reduced to 6,500 euros on appeal. After several legal proceedings, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rejected his application challenging his conviction in 2019, finding it in accordance with current laws and recalling that the sanction was "very lenient".

An Enduring Legacy
Despite the tumult, Bishop Williamson will be remembered as a staunch defender of the Catholic tradition. His works, writings, and positions will continue to inspire those who seek to preserve the spiritual heritage of the Church.

It is essential to support the community he supported in France as well as the seminarians who are currently training to help ensure the sustainability of his work: the Saint Louis Marie Seminary.

https://www.helloasso.com/associations/seminaire-saint-louis-marie/formulaires/1
https://apotresdejesusetdemarie.fr/nouvelles-contacts/
https://t.me/seminaire_sajm