In Loving Memory of Fr. Duane A. Balcerski, C.S.C.

Obituaries

December 26, 1940 – October 17, 2025 I give thanks to God for the gift of Fr. Duane, whose life was a blessing to me, my family and to many other people in Fort Portal, where he served for a long period of time. News of his death came as a shock to my inbox. …

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Farewell Tribute to Fr. George J Lucus, Abwooli, C.S.C Gone Yet Not Forgotten

News, Obituaries

Today, October 28th, would have been the birthday of the late Fr. George J. Lucas, C.S.C. but it’s now less than 48 hours before his send-off ceremony. While we could be sending him birthday wishes and prayers, we are now just hours away from his burial. The consolation for me is in Revelation 14:13: “And …

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In Loving Memory of Fr. Thomas McDermott, C.S.C.: A Life of Faith and Service

Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we express our sympathy in sharing the news of the passing of Fr. Thomas McDermott, C.S.C., which occurred on July 20, 2024. His journey began in St. Louis, Missouri, after which he came to East Africa and dedicated his life to serving humble communities in Dandora, spreading God’s love …

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Rev. David Bakewell Burrell, C.S.C. | March 1, 1933 – October 1, 2023

Obituaries

Rev. David B. Burrell, C.S.C., 90, died at Holy Cross House, Notre Dame, Indiana, on October 1, 2023, after a short illness. Fr. Burrell was born on March 1, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, the second youngest of five children of Roger and Nancy Burrell (Bakewell). He was preceded in death by his parents and his …

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