Obituaries

Archdiocesan Priest, Rev. Donald J. Headley, Dies

Headley was a retired archdiocesan priest and pastor emeritus of Our Lady of Mercy Parish on Troy Street

Chicago (July 22, 2021) – Rev. Donald J. Headley, pastor emeritus of Our Lady of Mercy Parish on Troy Street, died Friday, July 16, 2021. He served as a priest for the archdiocese for 63 years and was 89 years old.

Archdiocesan Priest, Rev. John B. Peng, Dies

Peng was a retired archdiocesan priest and former chaplain of St. Elizabeth Hospital, Chicago

Chicago (July 14, 2021) – Rev. John B. Peng, former chaplain of St. Elizabeth Hospital, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 in China, at the age of 94. Peng’s services were held in Sichuan, China, which included his lying in state for two weeks followed by a well-attended funeral Mass. Peng was entombed among other priests and bishops.

Archdiocesan Priest, Rev. Michael J. Bowler, Dies

Bowler was a retired archdiocesan priest and former associate pastor of St. Turibius Parish on Karlov Avenue

Chicago (July 6, 2021) – Rev. Michael J. Bowler, former associate pastor of St. Turibius Parish on Karlov Avenue, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the age of 90.

Archdiocesan Priest, Rev. Thomas A. Tivy, Dies

Tivy was a retired archdiocesan priest and pastor emeritus of Resurrection Parish on Nelson Street

Chicago (April 29, 2021) – Rev. Thomas A. Tivy, pastor emeritus of Resurrection Parish on Nelson Street, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021, at the age of 84.

Nationally Renowned Attorney, who Represented the Archdiocese of Chicago for 50 Years, Dies at 78

Chicago (April 26, 2021) – James A. Serritella, J.D., an attorney who served as principal outside counsel and legal advisor to the Archdiocese of Chicago for nearly 50 years, died at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Friday, April 23, at the age of 78 from complications of heart disease.

Archdiocesan Priest, Monsignor Richard B. Saudis, Dies

Saudis was a retired archdiocesan priest and former associate vicar for Canonical Services

Chicago (March 30, 2021) – Monsignor Richard B. Saudis, former associate vicar for Canonical Services, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the age of 91.

Archdiocesan Priest, Rev. Raymond J. Jasinski, Dies

Jasinski was a retired archdiocesan priest and former associate pastor of St. Bede Parish in Ingleside

Chicago (March 29, 2021) – Rev. Raymond J. Jasinski, former associate pastor of St. Bede Parish, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the age of 94. He retired in 1992.

Archdiocesan Priest, Rev. Harold A. Bonin, Dies

Bonin was a retired archdiocesan priest and pastor emeritus of St. Jerome Parish on Lunt Avenue in Chicago

Chicago (March 25, 2021) – Rev. Harold A. Bonin, pastor emeritus of St. Jerome Parish, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at the age of 82. He retired in 2009.

Archdiocesan Priest, Rev. Robert F. McGinnity, Dies

McGinnity was a retired archdiocesan priest and pastor emeritus of Sacred Heart Parish in Palos Hills

Chicago (March 19, 2021) – Rev. Robert F. McGinnity, pastor emeritus of Sacred Heart Parish in Palos Hills, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at the age of 92.

Archdiocesan Priest, Rev. Phillip C. Kiley, Dies

Kiley was a retired archdiocesan priest and former associate pastor of St. George Parish in Chicago

Chicago (Feb. 5, 2021) – Rev. Phillip C. Kiley, former associate pastor of St. George Parish on Ewing Avenue, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at the age of 75.

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