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Deacon Boisclair, 90, served Buffalo, Monticello parishes

Deacon Adrian Richard Boisclair, an Air Force veteran who served at two parishes during his ministry in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, died Dec. 28. He was 90.

Father Villano’s decades of ministry marked by passion for Catholic education

Father Richard Villano, once a teacher while with the Crosiers, carried his enthusiasm for Catholic schools through years of ministry, 43 of them at St. Helena in Minneapolis. He died Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, at 89.

Father Dempsey dies after being struck while riding bicycle

Father Dennis Dempsey, who served in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis for 41 years, died Oct. 25 after being struck by a motorist in Rosemount while riding his bicycle. He was 73. According to a story in the Star Tribune, the motorist had been convicted 10 times for driving with a revoked license and may be charged in this incident.

Former retreat director in Buffalo dies at age 77

Father James Deegan, 77, a Missionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate who served 23 years at Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo, died Sept. 20.

Father Ralph Huar served the archdiocese for 33 years; recalled as jovial, big-hearted

Jovial, compassionate and big-hearted are ways Father Ralph Huar is remembered by those who knew him well. A retired priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Father Huar died Oct. 4 trapped beneath a backhoe at a construction site adjacent to his home in Little Falls. Police were investigating the incident.

Deacon served 14 years in AIDS ministry

Deacon David Huibregtse, 85, who spent all 14 years of his active ministry in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis’ AIDS Ministry, died Oct. 5 after a lengthy struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

Father Nolan centered his life on the Holy Spirit

Just three years into his priesthood, Father Timothy Nolan was questioning his vocation and wondering if he should leave.
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