Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Mrs. Anne E. Morris The Chancellor’s Office has learned of the passing of Mrs. Anne E. Morris, 86, on Sunday, January 13, 2019, while under Hospice care. Mrs. Morris is the mother of Monsignor Robert Morris, Vicar General and Pastor …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Deacon Robert “Bob” Simpson Deacom Simpson passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Margaret “Peg” of 63 years. Deacon Bob was ordained for the Diocese of Rockville Centre on June 9, 1979. He …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Sister John Kevin McNulty, O.S.F. Word has been received of the death on December 4, 2018, of Sister John Kevin McNulty, OSF, sister of the late Msgr. John McNulty, at the Motherhouse in Allegany, NY. A native of St. …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Sr. Patricia (Pat) Haley, S.C.N. Word has been received of the death of Sister Pat Haley, SCN, at her Motherhouse in Nazareth, KY, on November 27, 2018. Sr. Pat ministered here in the Diocese of St. Petersburg in pastoral/social …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Deacon Albert Tibbetts Deacon Albert “Bert” Tibbetts, Sr., 91, of St. Cecelia Parish, Clearwater, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Mary of 72 years and children Mary Jean Tibbetts, Albert Tibbetts, Sue Tibbetts …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Ms. Lynn Bartolotta Ms. Lynn Bartolotta, 36, daughter of Father Victor Bartolotta, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Father Bartolotta is a retired priest of the Diocese of Rochester, living in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, where he …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Ms. Ann Veronica Coppola Ms. Ann Veronica Coppola, 59, sister of Reverend Anthony Coppola, Pastor, Most Holy Redeemer Parish, Tampa, passed away in the Lord on Friday, October 19, 2018, following a struggle with melanoma cancer. Ms. Coppola leaves behind …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend Edward Wal We are saddened to inform of the passing of Reverend Edward Wal, 64, on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Northside Hospital. He most recently served as Pastor of Transfiguration Parish, St. Petersburg until July 2018 when he …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Mr. Arthur W. (“Bill”) Gibbons The Chancellor’s Office was recently informed of the passing of Mr. Arthur W. Gibbons, 76, brother of Monsignor Robert Gibbons, Pastor of St. Paul Parish, St. Petersburg. Please click here for a full obituary. Please …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Sister Winifred Solomon, SNJM Word has been received of the death of Sister Winifred Solomon, SNJM, on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Funeral services for Sister Winifred will take place on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at the Academy of the Holy …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: John Marino Word has been received of the sudden and unexpected death of John Marino, the brother of Sister Florence Marino, IHM, on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 13 in Chapel Hill, NC. Please …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Mrs. Helga Torres We have received word of the passing of Mrs. Helga Torres, wife of Deacon Eusebio “Papo” Torres from St. Cecelia Parish in Clearwater on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, she was 72. The visitation will take place on …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Mrs. Gloria Crahan We were informed that Mrs. Gloria Crahan, sister of Rev. Msgr. George Cummings, retired priest of our Diocese, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 in St. Louis, MO. Click here for obituary. Mrs. Joan Gerardo We …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Ms. Teresa Nakibule Ms. Teresa Nakibule, grandmother of Reverend Francis M. Lubowa, Parochial Administrator of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Gulfport, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 10, 2018, in Uganda. A Funeral Service was held for Ms. Nakibule …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Mulligan Monsignor Edward J. Mulligan, 87, a retired priest of the Diocese of St. Petersburg and founding pastor of Transfiguration Parish, St. Petersburg and St. Brendan Parish, Clearwater Beach, passed away in the Lord at Suncoast …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Mr. William Joseph Stuart The Chancellor’s Office received word that William Joseph Stuart, 90, stepfather of John Morris, Station Manager of Spirit FM, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, while in the care of Hospice. Mr. Stuart was a …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Mrs. Joan Velott The Diaconate Office has received word of the passing on Monday July 2, 2018 of Mrs. Joan Velott, wife of Deacon Pete Velott from All Saint’s Parish in Clearwater; she was 86. The Funeral Mass was held …
Reverend Carl A. Last September 8, 1942 – June 30, 2018 We sadly report the passing of Reverend Carl A. Last, age 75, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Pepin Heart Institute, Tampa. (more…) (Posted June 26, 2018) Updated July 5, 2018 Reverend Kevin …
Mr. George Muhr Late last week, the Chancellor’s Office was informed of the death of Mr. George Muhr, 85, father of Monsignor Michael Muhr, Pastor of St. Lawrence Parish, Tampa, on Wednesday evening, May 23, 2018, following a brief illness. Mr. Muhr had been admitted to Legacy House, a Hospice facility in Ocala, shortly …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Mrs. Joanne C. Brown The Chancellor’s Office has been informed of the death of Mrs. Joanne C. Brown, 59, sister of Father Dominic Corona, Pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Largo, on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, following a battle with cancer. …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Timothy Burke Lynch Bishop Lynch has informed us of the death of his brother, Timothy Burke (Tim) Lynch, 75, who resided for a number of years in Hollywood, Florida. Mr. Lynch died at home on Sunday night, May 6, 2018, …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend Jerome P. Laubacker, O. de M. We recently learned that Reverend Jerome P. Laubacker, O. de M., 74, a retired member of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy (Mercedarian Order), passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Mr. Manuel Martos, father of Rev. Rafael Martos, St. Francis of Assisi Parish (Obituary pdf) We received word this morning, April 9, 2018, of the passing of Mr. Manuel Martos, 98, father of Rev. Rafael Martos, a priest assigned …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: — Reverend Michael Chubirko, S.D.B. Please follow this link for more information. Deacon Tom Shiel, 84, from St. Peter the Apostle, Trinity, passed away in the Lord on Friday March 2, 2018. He is pre-deceased by his wife of 59 …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend Colman McGarril, T.O.R. Father McGarril, T.O.R., 91, a priest of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, in Hollidaysburg, …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Mrs. Joan Farrell We recently learned of the death of Mrs. Joan Farrell, 94, sister of Monsignor George Cummings, on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Mrs. Farrell was predeceased by her husband, Robert Farrell. She is survived by her two sons, Greg …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: — Reverend Robert G. Young, O.F.M. — Reverend Michael McDonnell, O.F.M. Please click here for Memo from the Chancellor’s Office with their information. Rev. Robert G. Young (Update November 13, 2017. The Funeral arrangements were not included in the obituary …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: — Rev. Roderic Petrie, OFM — Rev. Jean-Pierre Mulinbi, cousin of Father Emery Longanga, Parochial Administrator of Holy Cross Parish, St. Petersburg May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend Joseph A. Pastick Rev. Joseph A. Pastick, 94, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Southern Pines Healthcare Center, New Port Richey. Father Pastick served in our diocese for 16 years after his retirement from the Archdiocese of …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: — Reverend John P. Lynch, M. Afr. (click here for information) — Ms. Geri Lynn Morgan, sister of Rev. Thomas T. Morgan, Pastor of St. Jerome Parish, Largo. (click here for information) May their souls and the souls of all …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Monsignor Patrick Caverly We were informed that Monsignor Patrick Caverly, brother of Monsignor Bernard Caverly, Pastor Emeritus of St. Raphael Parish, St. Petersburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday afternoon, September 14, 2017. He was a priest of …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Mr. Christopher Parkes It is with sadness that we report the passing of Mr. Christopher J. Parkes, 55, brother of Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, on Friday evening, August 25, 2017, after suffering from complications due to a …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Rev. Msgr. Janusz Burzawa We were saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Monsignor Janusz Burzawa, Administrator of Mercy of God Polish Mission since 1998. Additional biographical and funeral information can be accessed by clicking on the link below. Announcement (pdf) …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend Arthur M. Villemaire Father Arthur M. Villemaire, 91, a retired priest of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, on Saturday, June 10, 2017, while under Hospice care in Sun City Center. (Click here for the obituary.) Oglor D. (Dionne) Lemoi Mrs. …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend Robert Goodwin We recently learned of the death of Father Robert Goodwin, on his 90th birthday, May 15, 2017. Father Goodwin was a priest of the Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire for nearly 60 years, where he served in parishes and …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Deacon L. Roger Cartier We received word that Deacon Roger Cartier, 90, passed away in the Lord early Sunday, May 14, 2017, while at home under Hospice care. Deacon Cartier was ordained to the diaconate on June 20, 1986, for …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Mrs. Betty Hearne Mrs. Hearne, sister of Father Michael O’Neill, Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Seffner, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 24, 2017 in Ireland. All services were held in Mrs. Hearne’s home parish in County Tipperary, …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Monsignor Francis X. Barrett Monsignor Barrett, 91, a retired priest of the Diocese of Allentown, passed away in the Lord on Friday, April 7, 2017, following nearly 62 years of priestly ministry. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend James Maurice Cottrell Reverend James Maurice Cottrell was born in Cadillac, MI on March 4, 1931 to Cecil and Emma Cottrell. He died at home on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the age of 86 after a long battle …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend Guy Morgan, OFM May 31, 1926 – March 10, 2017 Father Guy Morgan, O.F.M., 91, passed away in the Lord on Friday, March 10, 2017. Since 1997, he has resided at St. Anthony Friary, St. Petersburg. Father Morgan …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend Francis Oman, I.C. Father Francis Mary Oman, IC, 87, died on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Rosmini House in West Peoria. Father Oman was born on May 15, 1929, in Dublin, Ireland. He served as Parochial Vicar of St. …
Mr. Eulogio Sevilla Tupa Word has reached the Chancellor’s Office that Mr. Eulogio Tupa, father of Reverend Allan Tupa, Pastor of Most Holy Redeemer Parish, Tampa, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 in the Philippines following a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife, Loreta, and two sons, in addition …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Helen DiVito It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the loss of Helen DiVito, sister of diocesan attorney Joe Divito, who passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017. Joyfully embracing Helen in heaven are her father, John …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend Cletus Watson, TOR Fr. Cletus M.S. Watson, T.O.R., 78, of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, died early Saturday, January 28, 2017 at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. He …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Sister Margaret Killilea, SSJ Sr. Margaret Killilea, formerly known as Sister Marie Assumpta, was born in County Galway, Ireland, on August 6, 1931 and died on January 16, 2017. Sister ministered primarily as a teacher throughout the state of Florida …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Rev. Msgr. Mercurio Fregapane Monsignor Fregapane passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Monsignor Fregapane was a priest of the Diocese of Harrisburg, PA. Since his retirement in 2002, he assisted at many parishes …
For the Faithful Departed Memorial Mass ~ Reverend Elmer McDonald St. John Vianney Parish 445 82nd Ave., St. Pete Beach St. John Vianney Parish will be celebrating a Memorial Mass in honor of Fr. Elmer McDonald who was such an important part of their parish and school family for many years. Funeral services were held …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Mr. Michael Kosiba Mr. Michael Kosiba, 66, former diocesan chair of the Committee on Catholic Scouting, passed away in the Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, while at Tampa General Hospital. Mike and his wife, Judy were parishioners of Christ …
Mr. Ronald J. Pacana Mr. Ronald J. Pacana, 65, husband of Mrs. Kim Pacana, Secretary at the Tribunal Office, passed away on December 6, 2016. Mr. Pacana is survived by wife, Kim; children, Nicole (Ron), Heather (Steve), Eric (Katie); three grandchildren; loving siblings. Funeral Mass was celebrated on December 16 at Light of Christ …
Reverend Elmer McDonald (1924 – 2016) We recently learned of the passing of Reverend Elmer McDonald, 92, a retired priest of the Diocese of Rochester, on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Father McDonald spent most of his retirement years in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, providing assistance to St. John Vianney Parish, St. Pete Beach and serving as …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Mary Ellen Hansma Mrs. Hansma, retired from St. Lawrence Catholic School, Tampa, passed away November 4, 2016 at Melech Hospice House in Tampa. A lifelong educator, Mrs. Hansma and family moved to Tampa in 1969, where she began a 35 …
Reverend Brian J. Miller, T.O.R. Father Miller, 91, of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, died November 6, 2016 at St. Francis Friary – Mt. Assisi, Loretto, Pennsylvania after an illness. He was born March 4, 1925 in Braddock, PA. In 1992, Fr. Brian transitioned into …
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Reverend Michael J. Morris, Ch., Lt. Colonel, USAF, retired Word has reached the Chancellor’s Office that Father Michael Morris, age 54, passed away Sunday , October 23, 2016 after a long battle with cancer in Rockwal, Texas, where his brother …
Mrs. Carolyn Lanier We received word that Mrs. Carolyn Lanier, mother of Father Fred McGuire (deceased), passed away peacefully October 14, at a nursing home in Cincinnati, OH. Her funeral is Tuesday, October 18, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Trenton, OH where the family has worshiped for many years. Condolences to Carolyn’s …