These are the biographies of Paulist Fathers who have entered eternal life since 2016. May they rest in the arms of Jesus.
For a list of deceased Paulists who died in 2016 and earlier, please see the Paulist Necrology.
Paulist Fr. Wilfred Brimley was ordained a priest on May 11, 1962. Before his ordination, he served in the U.S. Army Air Forces and the C.I.A.
Paulist Fr. Charles Brunick was a parish pastor, campus minister, and staff member at Catholic Information Centers.
Paulist Fr. Donald Campbell was a priest for 61 years.
Paulist Fr. William Cantrell was ordained in 1956. During his long priesthood, he served in parishes across the United States.
Paulist Fr. Richard Chilson was a campus minister, parish priest, hospital chaplain, and author.
Paulist Fr. Richard Colgan was our director of novices, accompanying men in their first year at our seminary.
Paulist Fr. Chuck Cunniff was a Catholic campus minister, parish priest, and Catholic Information Center staff member.
Paulist Fr. Kevin Devine was a priest for nearly 65 years. From 1962 to 1993, he was a U.S. Army chaplain.
Paulist Fr. Wilfrid Francis Dewan, a native of Ontario, was a priest for 66 years.
Paulist Fr. Thomas Foley was a campus minister and parish priest.
Paulist Fr. Thomas Kane, an esteemed professor of preaching, liturgy, and theology and the arts, was a leader in reconciliation ministry.
Paulist Fr. John Kenny served the Paulists for more than 65 years.
Paulist Fr. James Lloyd was a missionary, educator, counselor, confessor, television host, and more.
Paulist Fr. John Lynch served for decades as a professor and administrator at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Paulist Fr. Kevin Lynch was president of Paulist Press from 1969 to 1998. He led the creation of the "Classics of Western Spirituality" series.
Paulist Fr. Joseph Mahon was a priest for 63 years. For decades, he traveled the United States as part of our preaching apostolate.
Paulist Fr. Charles Martin was a priest for almost 58 years. He served in parishes, campus ministries and formation ministry.
Paulist Fr. Daniel McCotter was a parish priest and pastor, including three decades of distinguished ministry in San Francisco.
Paulist Fr. Kenneth McGuire served the Paulist Fathers in positions across the United States.
Paulist Fr. Vinny McKiernan was a campus minister, spiritual director, retreat director, and director of novices.
Paulist Fr. James McQuade was a longtime hospital chaplain.
Paulist Fr. Ernest Mort marked the 60th anniversary of his priesthood in 2019.
Paulist Fr. David O'Brien served the Paulist Fathers for more than 60 years at locations across the United States.
During his long priesthood, Fr. Pietrucha served in New York City; Boston; Austin, TX; Greeley, CO; Rome; Toronto; and Tucson, AZ.
Paulist Fr. Ron Roberson was an international leader in ecumenical dialogues and the promotion of Christian unity.
Paulist Fr. Brad Schoeberle was a veteran parish pastor.
Paulist Fr. Thomas Stransky, president of the Paulist Fathers from 1970 to 1978, helped to write the Vatican II document "Nostra Aetate."
Paulist Fr. Jeremiah Sullivan was a parish pastor, campus minister, hospital chaplain and part of our mission band.
Paulist Fr. Edward Wrobleski served with distinction in our broadcasting apostolate and was known for his radio segments.