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  • 11/22/2024

    Obituary: Father Richard J. Shmaruk, pastor in Brighton and Woburn

    A priest of the archdiocese since his Feb. 10, 1965, ordination at Holy Cross Cathedral by Richard Cardinal Cushing, Father Richard J. Shmaruk died in Swampscott on Nov. 13, 2024. He was 84. Born in Lynn on Feb. 20, 1940, and raised there, he was an alumnus of St. Mary Boys High School, Class of 1957. He entered the archdiocesan seminaries at Cardinal O'Connell, Jamaica Plain, then to the Brighton campus of St. John Seminary for both philosophy and theology formation for ordination.

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  • 11/8/2024

    Obituary: Father Charles Kinsella, hospital and high school chaplain, parish assistant

    A priest with deep roots in the Merrimack Valley who spent most of his priestly ministry in the archdiocese in chaplaincies at area hospitals and prisons died in Lawrence on Oct. 31, 2024. The only child of the late Norbert and Emily (Mixon) Kinsella, he grew up in Lawrence, attending Holy Trinity School before entering the high school seminary of the Augustinian Friars. After college and theological studies, he was ordained at his home parish, St. Mary, Lawrence, on Oct. 30, 1965, by Boston Auxiliary Bishop Eric F. MacKenzie.

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  • 11/1/2024

    Obituary: Father Robert J. Butler, former pastor in Pepperell and Hull

    One of the twins born to the late Matthew and Katherine (Morrison) on May 8, 1936, his twin brother was the late Father Richard J. Butler (2012). The family lived initially in West Roxbury before moving to Belmont. He had three older siblings, Charles who died in 2007; and Matthew and Mary Mullaney who survive him.

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  • 10/18/2024

    Obituary: Father William F. Salmon, pastor in Brighton and Weymouth

    His priestly vocation was formed at Our Lady of the Presentation Parish in Brighton, and he would serve as the last pastor of the parish. Father William F. Salmon, a Brighton native, was a 1938 Christmas day gift to his parents, the late Patrick and Esther (Connolly) Salmon. The only child, he was raised in the strong Catholic environment of Brighton's Oak Square.

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  • 10/11/2024

    Obituary: Father Richard E. McQuade, former pastor in Dorchester, Whitman

    A Boston native born on June 7, 1930, he was a son of the late Henry and Alice (Crowley) McQuade. He was a son of St. Paul Parish in the Hub's Dorchester section. Following high school, he completed undergraduate studies at Boston College, prior to entering St. John Seminary as a member of the Class of 1957. He was the last member of the Class of 1957 ordained at Holy Name Church, West Roxbury, by Auxiliary Bishop Jeremiah F. Minihan. The other half of the class was ordained at the cathedral by Archbishop Cushing. Fathers Joseph Gaudet and Paul McPartland are the surviving members of the cathedral ordination group. An early sadness struck the young priest, the sudden death of his father, Henry, on Feb. 13, 1957, just days following the First Mass of his newly ordained son.

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  • 9/27/2024

    Obituary: Ukrainian Bishop Basil Losten dies at 94

    A bishop for 53 years and a priest for 67 years, Bishop Basil H. Losten, the eparch emeritus of the Ukrainian Eparchy of Stamford died in Stamford, Conn., on Sept. 15, 2024. The last surviving of the 10 children of the late John and Julia (Petryshyn) Losten, he was born in Chesapeake City, Md., on May 11, 1930.

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  • 9/20/2024

    Obituary: Sister Ann Dominic Roach, OP, former archdiocesan superintendent of schools

    She did not like much attention to be paid to herself, preferring to deflect to coworkers with whom she worked and served during almost 75 years of religious life. She was born in Boston, one of the three children of the late James and Margaret (Hughes) Roach. Madeline and her two brothers, Richard, Torrington, Conn., and the late James, were raised in Lynn's St. Patrick Parish. There, she first met the Dominicans of St. Catharine, Ky., who had formative influence on her and sparked a vocation to religious life. For high school, she went to St. Mary in the next-door parish of the same name.

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  • 12/6/2024

    Sister Mary Bridget (Linda) Haase, OSU

    Sister Mary Bridget (Linda) Haase, OSU (Nov. 19) in Waterville, Maine. Private funeral celebrated Dec. 9 in Waterville, Maine, for the daughter of the late Boris and Rita (Tangue) Haase, and sister of Courtney, Boris, and Francis, all of Waterville, Maine, and Father Albert Haase, OFM, San Antonio, Texas. During 65 years of religious life, Sister Mary Bridget served in congregational assignments in Mexico; Senegal; Sudan; Ill.; La.; Maine, Mo.; Texas; W. Va.; and, locally, at Saint Brendan Learning Center, Dorchester. Sister Mary Bridget was buried in the Ursuline Cemetery, Waterville, Maine.

  • 12/6/2024

    Sister Miriam Theresa (Claire) Ringer, CSJ

    Sister Miriam Theresa (Claire) Ringer, CSJ (Nov. 29) in Framingham. Funeral Mass celebrated Dec. 4 at Holy Family Chapel, Brighton, for the daughter of the late Ross and Agnes (McCarthy) Ringer. During 78 years of religious life, Sister Miriam Theresa served in congregational assignments at Immaculate Conception, Winchester; Saint Columbkille and Saint Gabriel, both in Brighton; Boston School for the Deaf, Randolph; and Catholic Charities, Brockton. Sister Miriam Theresa was buried in Saint Mary Cemetery, Lynn.

  • 12/6/2024

    Jerome F. Curley

    Jerome F. Curley (Dec. 1) in Danvers. Funeral Mass celebrated Dec. 6 at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, Salem, for the husband of Doris (Farnum) Curley, Salem; and father of Katherine Katzman and Bridget Wilson, both of Swampscott; and Matthew, New York, N.Y; and brother of the late Father Terence Curley. Committal services were private.

  • 12/6/2024

    Elizabeth (Connor) Hegarty

    Elizabeth (Connor) Hegarty (Nov. 29) in Marshfield. Funeral Mass celebrated Dec. 3 at Holy Name Church, West Roxbury, for the sister of the late Father John M. Connor, CSSR. Mrs. Hegarty was buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.

  • 12/6/2024

    Helen J. McDonough

    Helen J. McDonough (Nov. 29) in Kingston. Funeral Mass celebrated Dec. 7 at Saint Elizabeth Church, Milton, for the sister of Barbara Allen, Duxbury; and Thomas, North Tazewell, Va., and the late Msgr. John P. McDonough. Ms. McDonogh was buried in Milton Cemetery, Milton.

  • 11/22/2024

    Father Joseph P. Angelini

    Father Joseph P. Angelini (Nov. 4) in Wenham. Funeral Mass celebrated Nov. 15 at Saint John the Evangelist Church, Beverly, for the son of the late Germano and Margherita (Iori) Angelini. During 55 years of priestly ministry, he served in assignments of the archdioceses of Detroit and of Miami, and locally, in retirement, assisting in parishes in Ipswich. Father Angelini was buried in Saint Mary Cemetery, Beverly.

  • 11/22/2024

    Brother John B. Maganzini, OFM

    Brother John B. Maganzini, OFM (Nov. 10) in Boston. Funeral Mass celebrated Nov. 15 at Saint Anthony Shrine, Boston, for the son of the late Bernard and Eva (Alo) Maganzini. During 43 years of religious life, he served in assignments of the Franciscan Friars in N.Y.; and, locally, at Saint Francis Friary, Brookline; and Saint Anthony Shrine, Boston. Brother John was buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.

  • 11/22/2024

    Sister Mildred (Mildred Francis) Crowley, SC

    Sister Mildred (Mildred Francis) Crowley, SC (Nov. 17) in Wellesley. Funeral Mass celebrated Nov. 21 at Mount Saint Vincent Chapel, Wellesley, for the daughter of the late Francis and Mildred (Roberts) Crowley. During 68 years of religious life, Sister Mildred served in congregational assignments in Nova Scotia; N.Y.; Saint Patrick, Roxbury; Saint Elizabeth School Nursing, Brighton; Aquinas College, Milton; Regis College, Weston; Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Roxbury; Saint Angela Merici, Mattapan; and Elizabeth Seton Academy, Dorchester. Sister Mildred also served as director of novices and director of personnel for the Sisters of Charity of Halifax. Sister Mildred was buried in Saint Mary Cemetery, Needham.

  • 11/22/2024

    Ernest R. Dabrieo

    Ernest R. Dabrieo (Nov. 18) in Woburn. Funeral Mass celebrated Nov. 23 at Saint Charles Borromeo Church, Woburn, for the father of Stephen, Kevin, Dionna Sands, Robert, Michelle McDonald, Michael, John, and Dennis, all of Woburn; and brother of Sister Ellen (Mary Jude) Dabrieo, SNDdeN, Kaye Ryan, Elizabeth Armstrong, all of Peabody; and David, Tallahassee, Fla. Mr. Dabrieo was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Winchester.

  • 11/22/2024

    Edward T. Murphy

    Edward T. Murphy (Nov. 9) in Waltham. Funeral Mass celebrated Nov. 15 at Saint Joseph Church, Needham, for the father of Edward, James, and Shannon, all of Needham; and brother of Therese Denton, San Diego, Calif.; Thomas, Canton; Michael, Millis; and the late Sister Rose Joseph (Josephine) Murphy, CSJ. Mr. Murphy was buried in Saint Mary Cemetery, Needham.

  • 11/15/2024

    Sister Gloria (Marie Lucille) Cote, SSCh

    Sister Gloria (Marie Lucille) Cote, SSCh (Nov. 5) in Marlborough. Funeral Mass celebrated Nov. 12 at Marie Esther Chapel, Marlborough, for the daughter of the late Michael and Leah (Couture) Cote and sister of Lucille Norris, Peru, Maine. During 77 years of religious life, Sister Gloria served in congregational assignments in Mass., R.I., Texas; and, locally, at Saint Chretienne Academy, Salem; and Saint Chretienne Residence, Marlborough. Sister Gloria was buried at Saint Mary Cemetery, Marlborough.