Joseph Bede McGroarty, O.P. Jubilarian Born: May 14, 1917 Professed: Aug. 6, 1940 Ordained: Jun. 6, 1946 Died: Apr. 3, 2007 On the morning of April 3, 2007, Father Joseph Bede McGroarty, O.P., died peacefully in the Lord at the age of 90. His long and fruitful life began on May 14, 1917 in Quincy, Read more…
Read MoreErnest Francis Kelly, O.P. Jubilarian Born: May 1, 1914 Professed: August 16, 1937 Ordained: June 10, 1943 Died: October 14, 2002 Ernest Francis Kelly, the last of thirteen surviving children of his parents, Patrick A. Kelly and Catherine Moughan, was born in Lowell, MA, and attended St. Michael parochial school and Keith Academy in Lowell, Read more…
Read MoreWilliam Joseph Hill, O.P., S.T.M. Jubilarian Birth: March 30, 1924 Profession: August 16, 1944 Ordination: June 10, 1950 Died: October 12, 2001 William Joseph Hill was born in North Attleboro, MA to William and Rita (Lanteigne) Hill. In that city he attended Town Street Grammar School (1929-32) and Mt. Hope Street School (1932-35) and North Read more…
Read MoreRaymond Thomas Aquinas Collins, O.P. Jubilarian Birth: July 17, 1915 Profession: August 16, 1939 Ordination: June 8, 1945 Died: October 8, 2000 Raymond Joseph (“Coach”) Collins was born in Lowell, MA the son of Jeremiah F. and Mary R. (Sullivan) Collins. He received his education at St. Michael’s Parish Elementary School (1921-30) and Keith Academy Read more…
Read MorePaul Arthur Bernardin, O.P. Birth: December 29, 1925 Profession: August 16, 1955 Ordination: June 9, 1961 Died: April 29, 2002 Paul Emile Bernardin was born in Lawrence, MA to Emile and Lucille (Moison) Bernardin. He was educated at St. Theresa Grammar School (1932-40) in Methuen, MA and Lawrence Central Catholic High School (1940-1944) in his Read more…
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