I am sad to let you know that our beloved Fr. John Connelly died yesterday afternoon. I was with him for several hours, along with Kelly Meraw, our Director of Pastoral Care, and both Kelly and Fr. Hehir were with him when God took him home.
Fr. Connelly lived an amazing 98 years. I know that we have all loved having him with us for the last eight years. We were all enriched by his intelligence, wealth of knowledge and quick wit. He was kind, caring and compassionate and, of course, a man of deep faith. This true disciple of Jesus has touched many lives, including ours, over the last 98 years. We now have a new advocate in heaven, where, I feel certain, Fr. Connelly is basking in the love of the God he has served so faithfully. Requiescat in pace.
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