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Deep spirituality, concern for those in need highlight Father Schwartz’s 57 years of priestly ministry

Mary Lynn Staley remembers Father Robert Schwartz’s homilies, his founding a high school in Ghana, Africa, more than 10 years ago while he was pastor of her parish, Our Lady of Grace in Edina, and his concern for people’s faith lives.

Father Sochacki served 8 parishes in Twin Cities area

A priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis for 56 years, Father Walter Sochacki, died Feb. 8 at St. Therese Care Center in New Hope. He was 81.

A former Benedictine in Nebraska, Father Beckman was a priest for 50 years in the archdiocese

After serving 17 years as a Benedictine at Mount Michael Abbey in Nebraska, Father Martin Beckman came to Minnesota and was a priest for 50 years in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. He died at a hospital in St. Louis Park Jan. 1 at the age of 93.

Father Huard remembered as a ‘spiritual father’ to seminarians, priests

Sharing memories with the congregation moments before his late uncle’s funeral Mass began, Jacob Spehar said Father Jeffrey Huard’s death seemed to come early at age 68, but “I also know he left nothing behind.”

Father Kenney remembered as an advocate for the deaf and hard of hearing

Father Michael Joncas said he now realizes how important a pastor is for a new priest — in his case, it was Father William...

Father John Siebenaler remembered for devotion to people he served

A 1964 newspaper article illustrates the qualities Father John Siebenaler brought to his priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. He died July 9 at the age of 88.

Father Goman remembered for his ministry, sense of humor

“He is, without a doubt, the best priest I’ve ever known,” Father John Malone said of Father Ralph Goman, who died May 11 at age 85.

Father Tiffany’s more than 50 years as a priest included serving at 15 parishes

Father Eugene Tiffany, who retired from active ministry in 2012 and celebrated his 50th anniversary as a priest last year, died April 27. He was 77.
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