Marvin Mottet
Rev. Msgr. Marvin Mottet | |
|---|---|
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Davenport |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 2, 1956 by Ralph Leo Hayes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 31, 1930 |
| Died | (aged 86) Davenport, Iowa |
| Previous post(s) | National Director of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development |
| Alma mater | St. Ambrose College Mt. St. Bernard Seminary University of Iowa |
Marvin Alfred Mottet (May 31, 1930 – September 16, 2016) was a 20th and 21st century Roman
Biography
Early life and education
Marvin Alfred Mottet was born and raised on a farm near
Social Action
Mottet was assigned to the teaching faculty at St. Ambrose Academy in Davenport, and then to
In 1967 Bishop
Mottet developed the "Two Feet of Christian Service" philosophy of social action: direct service that is accompanied by societal change.
Pastor
A year after returning to Davenport he replaced Msgr.
Later life and death
Msgr. Mottet remained active in his retirement. He chaired the diocesan Catholic Campaign for Human Development and continued to assist social service agencies. He marched in a rally in
As his health declined, Mottet moved to the Kahl Home in Davenport. In June 2016 Msgr. Mottet celebrated his 60th anniversary of ordination. He died three months later at the age of 86 on September 16 at the Kahl Home.[4] His funeral was held at Sacred Heart Cathedral on September 21, 2016, and he was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Davenport.[12]
See also
References
- ^ Linda Cook (November 17, 2013). "Longtime Catholic priest, activist honored for lifetime work". Quad-City Times. Davenport.
- ^ Schmidt, Madeleine M. (1981). Seasons of Growth: History of the Diocese of Davenport. Davenport, Iowa: Diocese of Davenport. p. 279.
- ^ "Obituary". Quad-City Times. Davenport. September 18, 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
- ^ a b c Thomas Geyer; Brian Wellner (September 16, 2016). "Monsignor Mottet passes away". Quad-City Times. Davenport. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
- ^ Times Staff (October 16, 2008). "A life of justice: Mottet earns award he helped create in 1963". Quad-City Times. Davenport. Retrieved 2010-07-15.
- ^ a b c "Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award (program booklet)" (PDF). Diocese of Davenport. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
- ^ Schmidt, 284
- ^ a b Catholic News Service (September 19, 2016). "Longtime social justice leader Msgr. Marvin Mottet dies at age 86". National Catholic Reporter. Kansas City, Missouri. Retrieved 2016-09-19.
- ^ St. Alphonsus Parish, Davenport, Iowa 100th Anniversary 1908-2008. Davenport, Iowa: St. Alphonsus Parish. 2008.
- ^ Deirdre Cox Baker (September 5, 2008). "Mottet to be recognized for activism". Quad-City Times. Davenport. Retrieved 2010-07-15.
- ^ Marvin Mottet (February 27, 2010). "Campaign attacks social justice". Quad-City Times. Davenport. Retrieved 2010-07-15.
- ^ Deirdre Cox Baker (September 21, 2016). "Mottet, social justice giant, saluted at Mass". Quad-City Times. Davenport. Retrieved 2016-09-21.
