Rev John Raymond Collins OSA
Raymond was born on August 12, 1902, in Troy NY, to John T and Alice (Ryan) Collins. He was baptized on August 20, 1902 at St Augustine Catholic Church, Troy. He received the Sacrament of Confirmation April 21, 1912 in the same church.
Raymond is a graduate of St Augustine Catholic Elementary School and St Augustine Catholic High School, both in Troy. He was received into the Augustinian Novitiate January 15, 1923. He professed simple (temporary) vows in the Order of St Augustine January 16, 1924 and solemn (permanent) vows January 16, 1927. He earned a BA in Philosophy from Villanova College, Villanova PA, in 1926. He then began his theological studies at Villanova and concluded them in 1930 at the new Augustinian College, Washington DC. He was ordained a Priest June 10, 1929. In 1929, he
earned an MS in Physics from Villanova College.
In 1930, Fr Raymond was assigned as a Teacher at Fox Valley Catholic High School, Aurora IL. When the Augustinians moved in 1933 from Fox Valley to St Thomas High School, Rockford IL he moved with them. From 1938 to 1951, he served as Dean of Studies at St Rita High School, Chicago IL. When the new Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel (Augustinians of the Midwest) was founded in 1941, Fr Collins was affiliated to that Province.
In 1951, Fr Collins was transferred to St Clare of Montefalco Catholic Parish, Grosse Pointe Park MI, as Assistant Pastor and Procurator (Business Manager) of the community. He served as a member of the Province Council from 1951 to 1957. He was in 1957 named Pastor of St Augustine Catholic Parish, Detroit MI. He also served as Prior (local superior) and Procurator of the Augustinian community there. In 1965, he was assigned to St Clare of Montefalco Catholic Parish, Chicago, serving as Associate Pastor and Prior.
Fr Collins was in 1968 named Prior of St Joseph Mission House, Fort Wayne IN. This house was the headquarters of the Augustinian Mission Band. The Mission Band led spiritual retreats and conducted parish missions across the United States. He became a Senior Friar in 1971 and moved to Austin Friary, Detroit. In 1978, he returned to St Augustine Catholic Parish, Detroit.
In his final years, Fr Collins became feeble because of muscular difficulties. He took up residence in Lourdes Nursing Home, Pontiac MI. During this time, Rev John Crepeau was very dedicated in giving friendship, care and support to Fr Collins. Fr Crepeau had been an Altar Server at St Augustine Church during Fr Collins' pastorate there. Later, Fr Crepeau himself served as Pastor of St Augustine Church.
Fr Collins died August 10, 1988, two days short of his 86th birthday. He is buried in St John Cemetery, in his hometown of Troy.
Raymond was born on August 12, 1902, in Troy NY, to John T and Alice (Ryan) Collins. He was baptized on August 20, 1902 at St Augustine Catholic Church, Troy. He received the Sacrament of Confirmation April 21, 1912 in the same church.
Raymond is a graduate of St Augustine Catholic Elementary School and St Augustine Catholic High School, both in Troy. He was received into the Augustinian Novitiate January 15, 1923. He professed simple (temporary) vows in the Order of St Augustine January 16, 1924 and solemn (permanent) vows January 16, 1927. He earned a BA in Philosophy from Villanova College, Villanova PA, in 1926. He then began his theological studies at Villanova and concluded them in 1930 at the new Augustinian College, Washington DC. He was ordained a Priest June 10, 1929. In 1929, he
earned an MS in Physics from Villanova College.
In 1930, Fr Raymond was assigned as a Teacher at Fox Valley Catholic High School, Aurora IL. When the Augustinians moved in 1933 from Fox Valley to St Thomas High School, Rockford IL he moved with them. From 1938 to 1951, he served as Dean of Studies at St Rita High School, Chicago IL. When the new Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel (Augustinians of the Midwest) was founded in 1941, Fr Collins was affiliated to that Province.
In 1951, Fr Collins was transferred to St Clare of Montefalco Catholic Parish, Grosse Pointe Park MI, as Assistant Pastor and Procurator (Business Manager) of the community. He served as a member of the Province Council from 1951 to 1957. He was in 1957 named Pastor of St Augustine Catholic Parish, Detroit MI. He also served as Prior (local superior) and Procurator of the Augustinian community there. In 1965, he was assigned to St Clare of Montefalco Catholic Parish, Chicago, serving as Associate Pastor and Prior.
Fr Collins was in 1968 named Prior of St Joseph Mission House, Fort Wayne IN. This house was the headquarters of the Augustinian Mission Band. The Mission Band led spiritual retreats and conducted parish missions across the United States. He became a Senior Friar in 1971 and moved to Austin Friary, Detroit. In 1978, he returned to St Augustine Catholic Parish, Detroit.
In his final years, Fr Collins became feeble because of muscular difficulties. He took up residence in Lourdes Nursing Home, Pontiac MI. During this time, Rev John Crepeau was very dedicated in giving friendship, care and support to Fr Collins. Fr Crepeau had been an Altar Server at St Augustine Church during Fr Collins' pastorate there. Later, Fr Crepeau himself served as Pastor of St Augustine Church.
Fr Collins died August 10, 1988, two days short of his 86th birthday. He is buried in St John Cemetery, in his hometown of Troy.
Rev John Raymond Collins OSA
Raymond was born on August 12, 1902, in Troy NY, to John T and Alice (Ryan) Collins. He was baptized on August 20, 1902 at St Augustine Catholic Church, Troy. He received the Sacrament of Confirmation April 21, 1912 in the same church.
Raymond is a graduate of St Augustine Catholic Elementary School and St Augustine Catholic High School, both in Troy. He was received into the Augustinian Novitiate January 15, 1923. He professed simple (temporary) vows in the Order of St Augustine January 16, 1924 and solemn (permanent) vows January 16, 1927. He earned a BA in Philosophy from Villanova College, Villanova PA, in 1926. He then began his theological studies at Villanova and concluded them in 1930 at the new Augustinian College, Washington DC. He was ordained a Priest June 10, 1929. In 1929, he
earned an MS in Physics from Villanova College.
In 1930, Fr Raymond was assigned as a Teacher at Fox Valley Catholic High School, Aurora IL. When the Augustinians moved in 1933 from Fox Valley to St Thomas High School, Rockford IL he moved with them. From 1938 to 1951, he served as Dean of Studies at St Rita High School, Chicago IL. When the new Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel (Augustinians of the Midwest) was founded in 1941, Fr Collins was affiliated to that Province.
In 1951, Fr Collins was transferred to St Clare of Montefalco Catholic Parish, Grosse Pointe Park MI, as Assistant Pastor and Procurator (Business Manager) of the community. He served as a member of the Province Council from 1951 to 1957. He was in 1957 named Pastor of St Augustine Catholic Parish, Detroit MI. He also served as Prior (local superior) and Procurator of the Augustinian community there. In 1965, he was assigned to St Clare of Montefalco Catholic Parish, Chicago, serving as Associate Pastor and Prior.
Fr Collins was in 1968 named Prior of St Joseph Mission House, Fort Wayne IN. This house was the headquarters of the Augustinian Mission Band. The Mission Band led spiritual retreats and conducted parish missions across the United States. He became a Senior Friar in 1971 and moved to Austin Friary, Detroit. In 1978, he returned to St Augustine Catholic Parish, Detroit.
In his final years, Fr Collins became feeble because of muscular difficulties. He took up residence in Lourdes Nursing Home, Pontiac MI. During this time, Rev John Crepeau was very dedicated in giving friendship, care and support to Fr Collins. Fr Crepeau had been an Altar Server at St Augustine Church during Fr Collins' pastorate there. Later, Fr Crepeau himself served as Pastor of St Augustine Church.
Fr Collins died August 10, 1988, two days short of his 86th birthday. He is buried in St John Cemetery, in his hometown of Troy.
Raymond was born on August 12, 1902, in Troy NY, to John T and Alice (Ryan) Collins. He was baptized on August 20, 1902 at St Augustine Catholic Church, Troy. He received the Sacrament of Confirmation April 21, 1912 in the same church.
Raymond is a graduate of St Augustine Catholic Elementary School and St Augustine Catholic High School, both in Troy. He was received into the Augustinian Novitiate January 15, 1923. He professed simple (temporary) vows in the Order of St Augustine January 16, 1924 and solemn (permanent) vows January 16, 1927. He earned a BA in Philosophy from Villanova College, Villanova PA, in 1926. He then began his theological studies at Villanova and concluded them in 1930 at the new Augustinian College, Washington DC. He was ordained a Priest June 10, 1929. In 1929, he
earned an MS in Physics from Villanova College.
In 1930, Fr Raymond was assigned as a Teacher at Fox Valley Catholic High School, Aurora IL. When the Augustinians moved in 1933 from Fox Valley to St Thomas High School, Rockford IL he moved with them. From 1938 to 1951, he served as Dean of Studies at St Rita High School, Chicago IL. When the new Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel (Augustinians of the Midwest) was founded in 1941, Fr Collins was affiliated to that Province.
In 1951, Fr Collins was transferred to St Clare of Montefalco Catholic Parish, Grosse Pointe Park MI, as Assistant Pastor and Procurator (Business Manager) of the community. He served as a member of the Province Council from 1951 to 1957. He was in 1957 named Pastor of St Augustine Catholic Parish, Detroit MI. He also served as Prior (local superior) and Procurator of the Augustinian community there. In 1965, he was assigned to St Clare of Montefalco Catholic Parish, Chicago, serving as Associate Pastor and Prior.
Fr Collins was in 1968 named Prior of St Joseph Mission House, Fort Wayne IN. This house was the headquarters of the Augustinian Mission Band. The Mission Band led spiritual retreats and conducted parish missions across the United States. He became a Senior Friar in 1971 and moved to Austin Friary, Detroit. In 1978, he returned to St Augustine Catholic Parish, Detroit.
In his final years, Fr Collins became feeble because of muscular difficulties. He took up residence in Lourdes Nursing Home, Pontiac MI. During this time, Rev John Crepeau was very dedicated in giving friendship, care and support to Fr Collins. Fr Crepeau had been an Altar Server at St Augustine Church during Fr Collins' pastorate there. Later, Fr Crepeau himself served as Pastor of St Augustine Church.
Fr Collins died August 10, 1988, two days short of his 86th birthday. He is buried in St John Cemetery, in his hometown of Troy.
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