It probably is not often that we can define an individual, and especially a priest, with a single word, but in the case of Msgr. Cornelius M. McRae, it would not be out of bounds to use the word "formation."
Read moreA native of Kilkerley, County Louth, Ireland, and the last surviving child of the late Hugh and Brigid (McKenna) Kirke, he was born on March 4, 1934, and raised in the town straddling the border of the Irish Republic and the territory of the six counties of Northern Ireland.
Read moreA 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.
Read moreA 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.
Read moreOrdained just over five years ago at Holy Cross Cathedral by Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, Father Corey Bassett-Tirrell died unexpectedly on Oct. 31, 2024, at St. Mark Rectory, Dorchester, where he had been living in residence.
Read moreOne 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.
Read moreSaddened and shocked were the two words that spread across St. Mary Parish, Franklin, following the news of the death of the much-loved senior priest in residence and former parochial vicar, Father John L. Sullivan, on Oct. 13, 2024.
Read moreFather Robert J. Braunreuther, SJ (Jan. 6) in Weston. Funeral Mass celebrated Jan. 21 at Holy Spirit Chapel, Weston, for the son of the late John and Anna Marie (Zimmermann) Braunreuther; and brother of Rita Good, Solana Beach, Calif. During 59 years of priestly ministry, he served in assignments of the United East Province of the Jesuits in Germany; Italy; Conn.; Md.; N.Y.; Penn.; Lenox; and, locally, at Newton College of the Sacred Heart and Boston College, both in Newton. Father Braunreuther was buried in the Jesuit Cemetery, Weston.
Sister Laura M. Belliveau, RCE (Jan. 7) in Framingham. Funeral Mass celebrated Jan. 14 at Holy Family Chapel, Framingham, for the daughter of the late Ulysse and Eloise (Landry) Belliveau. During 70 years of religious life, Sister Laura served in congregational assignments in N. Car.; and, locally, at Saint Pierre, Waltham; Jeanne D'Arc Academy, Milton; and Saint Bridget and Saint Tarcisius (Italian), both in Framingham. Sister Laura was buried in Saint Patrick Cemetery, Watertown.
Claire L. Flynn (Jan. 6) in Arlington. Funeral Mass celebrated Jan. 14 at Saint Agnes Church, Arlington, for the sister of Father James B. Flynn, Southborough; Barbara Dwyer, Medford; and Kevin, Holderness, N.H. Ms. Flynn was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington.
Catherine (Hughes) Post (Jan. 7) in Somerville. Private services celebrated for the mother of William, Brookfield, Ill.; Stephen, Somerville; and sister of the late Sister Irene (Mary Irene) Hughes, SSND. Committal was private.
Father Joseph G. Quinn, OFM (Jan. 6) in Boston. Funeral Mass celebrated Jan. 10 at Saint Anthony Shrine, Boston, for the son of the late John and Virginia (White) Quinn, and brother of Ronald, Kearney, N.J. During 41 years of religious life, Father Quinn served in assignments of the Franciscans at Our Lady of Guadalupe Province in Washington, D.C.; N.J.; and, locally, at Saint Anthony Shrine. Father Quinn was buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.
Deacon James J. Moran, SJ (Dec. 29) in Weymouth. Funeral Mass celebrated Jan. 6 at Holy Spirit Chapel, Weston, for the son of John and Josephine (Ryan) Moran, Quincy; and brother of John, Marshfield; and Robert and Kevin, both of Quincy. He was ordained to the diaconate on May 3, 1992, and served in assignments of the United East USA province of the Jesuits in Mich., Vt.; Fall River; and, locally, at Boston College High School, Loyola House, both in Boston; Pope Saint John XXIII Seminary, Weston; Saint Ann Parish, Quincy; Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Norwood; and Campion Health and Wellness Center, Weston. Deacon Moran was buried in the Jesuit Cemetery, Weston.
Deacon Jesus M. Quiles '82 (Dec. 28) in Roslindale. Funeral Mass celebrated Jan. 3 at Sacred Heart Church, Roslindale, for the husband of Palmira, Roslindale, and father of Jesus and Nicholas, both of Roslindale; and brother of the late Deacon Francisco Quiles. During 42 years of diaconal ministry, he served at Sacred Heart, Roslindale. Deacon Quiles was buried in Saint Michael Cemetery, Roslindale.
Sister Patricia (Katherine Patricia) Malone, CSJ (Dec. 31) in Framingham. Funeral Mass celebrated Jan. 8 at Holy Family Chapel, Brighton, for the daughter of the late Patrick and Katherine (McCloskey) Malone, and sister of the late Father Maynard T. Malone; Sister Mildred (John Berchmans), CSJ; and Sister Mary (Gerard), CSJ. During 73 years of religious life, Sister Patricia served in congregational assignments at Saint Brendan, Dorchester; Saint Angela Merici, Mattapan; Saint William, Dorchester; Educational Clinic, Newton; Regis College, Weston; Saint John Seminary, Brighton; Motherhouse, Brighton; and New England Rehabilitation, Woburn. Sister Patricia was buried in Saint Patrick Cemetery, Natick.
Robert P. Cronin (Jan. 6) in Acton. Funeral Mass celebrated Jan. 10 at Sacred Heart Church, Watertown, for the husband of Sheila (Monteith) Cronin, Acton; and father of Mary Federico and Kathleen Peduto, both of Acton; Robert, Wellesley; and Daniel, Saint Cloud, Fla.; and brother of Daniel A. Cronin, Archbishop Emeritus of Hartford; Peter, Acton; and Joseph, Boston. Mr. Cronin was buried in Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline.
Patrick J. Linden (Jan. 2) in Malden. Funeral service celebrated Jan. 8 for the husband of Jill, Malden, and father of Amy Chaves, Saugus; and Caroline, Sacramento, Calif.; and brother of Father Michael D. Linden, SJ, Newton; Leona Andrew, Groveland; and John, Chelsea. Committal was private.
Harold D. Puccini (Dec. 30) in Weymouth. Funeral services celebrated Jan. 6 for the husband of Catherine (Thorburn) Puccini, Milton; and father of Donald, Milton; and brother of the late Father Alfred V. Puccini. Mr. Puccini was buried in Milton Cemetery, Milton.
Walter Woods (Jan. 2) in Wellesley. Funeral Mass celebrated Jan. 9 at Saint Paul Church, Wellesley, for the father of Father Walter J. Woods, Ladera Ranch, Calif.; and Mary Blenkle, Mission Viejo, Calif.; Joseph, Maynard; and Deborah, Stow. Mr. Woods was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley.
Sister Suzanne Forget, SCM (Dec. 22) in Lawrence. Funeral Mass celebrated Jan. 3 at Youville Place Chapel, Lexington, for the daughter of the late Jean and Germaine (Rho) Forget. During 70 years of religious life, Sister Suzanne served in congregational assignments in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Worcester; and, locally, in congregational leadership of the Grey Nuns in Cambridge, Lawrence, and Lexington. Sister Suzanne was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
Mary (McNamara) Markwarth (Dec. 21) in Arlington. Funeral Mass celebrated Dec. 27 at Saint Eulalia Church, Winchester, for the mother of Michael, Susan, Richard, Marianne, Patrick, and Brian, all of Arlington; and sister of the late Father Joseph McNamara, OMI. Mrs. Markwarth was buried in the National Cemetery, Bourne.
Doris (Burton) Strahan (Dec. 19) in Arlington. Funeral Mass celebrated Dec. 27 at Saint Camillus Church, Arlington, for the mother of Elaine Nicholson, Wells, Maine; and Barbara Durkin, Arlington; and sister of Sister Elaine Burton, CSC, Notre Dame, Ind. Mrs. Strahan was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington.