Monsignor John Joseph Sweeny, 81, pastor of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Santa Clara for three decades. He is held dear by parishioners because he embraced traditional Catholicism -- celebrating Latin Mass and keeping church open around the clock -- he had suffered from respiratory illness for many months and died Tuesday at his family home in San Andreas. A quiet, humble man who was accessible and a good listener, was known for his unwavering theology and conservative politics. Under him, Our Lady of Peace, now at 5,000 members, became a national model for orthodox Catholics.
Monsignor John Joseph Sweeny, 81, pastor of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Santa Clara for three decades. He is held dear by parishioners because he embraced traditional Catholicism -- celebrating Latin Mass and keeping church open around the clock -- he had suffered from respiratory illness for many months and died Tuesday at his family home in San Andreas. A quiet, humble man who was accessible and a good listener, was known for his unwavering theology and conservative politics. Under him, Our Lady of Peace, now at 5,000 members, became a national model for orthodox Catholics.
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ORDAINED TO PRIESTHOOD
DECEMBER 18, 1948
PASTOR OF OUR LADY OF PEACE
SANTA CLARA, CA.
JACK & BUD TOGETHER MARCH 15, 2006
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