Rev. John Joseph Burkhart, O.S.A. entered eternal life on December 8, 2008. He was 78 years old. He was born on January 6, 1930 in Reading, Pennsylvania, to George L. and Helen E. Burkhart. He was baptized January 19, 1930 and confirmed October 20, 1937 at Sacred Heart Church, West Reading, Pennsylvania.
After graduating from Sacred Heart Elementary School, Reading, in 1943, John began his secondary studies at Reading Catholic High School, Reading. At the conclusion of his first year of high school, he was accepted into the minor seminary program at St. Monica Seminary, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He did his Senior Year at Augustinian Academy, Staten Island, New York, which awarded him a high school diploma in 1947.
John was received into the Augustinian Novitiate September 9, 1947. He professed simple (temporary) vows September 10, 1948 and solemn (permanent) vows September 10, 1951. He was ordained a Priest February 4, 1956.
Following profession of vows, he studied at Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, earning a B. A. in Philosophy in 1952. He did theological studies at Augustinian College, Washington, D. C. from 1952 to 1956. He received an M. A. in Religion from Villanova University in 1956 and an M. S. W. from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, in 1987.
Father Burkhart taught at St. Rita High School, Chicago, Illinois from 1956 to 1963. In addition, he served at various times as Guidance Counselor and Athletic Director at St. Rita.
In 1963 he was assigned to the Augustinian Missions in Chulucanas, Peru. There, he served as Vicar General of the Prelature of Chulucanas and did pastoral ministry in Chulucanas and in Santo Domingo.
Upon his return to the United States in 1971, Father Burkhart became Mission Procurator, living at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Monastery, Olympia Fields, Illinois. In this role, he secured financial help to support the ministries of the Church in northern Peru.
He became Associate Pastor of St. Clare of Montefalco Parish, Chicago, in 1978. In 1979, he was named Pastor of St. Clare of Montefalco Parish, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, a position he held until 1985. In that year, while continuing to reside at St. Clare of Montefalco, he began graduate studies in Social Work at Wayne State University.
Upon earning his M. S. W. in 1987, Father Burkhart began a career as counselor and clinical social worker at several metropolitan Detroit locations. In 2004, because of declining physical capacities, he moved to Mercy Bellbrook (now called Sanctuary at Bellbrook), Rochester Hills, Michigan, where he resided at the time of his death.
Father Burkhart is remembered as a compassionate counselor, confessor and pastor, who accompanied and guided many people as they journeyed through difficult times.
In addition to the Augustinian community and many friends, he is also survived by a sister and a niece in Pennsylvania.
Condolences and/or memorial gifts may be sent to the Augustinian Guild, Tolentine Center, 20300 Governors Highway, Olympia Fields, IL 60461-1011.
Visitation: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 from 4-6:45 p.m. at St. Clare of Montefalco Church, 1401 Whittier (at Mack), Grosse Pointe Park, followed by Mass at 7 p.m.
There will be a second funeral Mass for Father Burkhart at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Reading, PA,(Mt. Penn) on December 20, 2008 at 10 A.M.
Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale, Pennsylvania, immediately folllwing the Mass.
After graduating from Sacred Heart Elementary School, Reading, in 1943, John began his secondary studies at Reading Catholic High School, Reading. At the conclusion of his first year of high school, he was accepted into the minor seminary program at St. Monica Seminary, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He did his Senior Year at Augustinian Academy, Staten Island, New York, which awarded him a high school diploma in 1947.
John was received into the Augustinian Novitiate September 9, 1947. He professed simple (temporary) vows September 10, 1948 and solemn (permanent) vows September 10, 1951. He was ordained a Priest February 4, 1956.
Following profession of vows, he studied at Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, earning a B. A. in Philosophy in 1952. He did theological studies at Augustinian College, Washington, D. C. from 1952 to 1956. He received an M. A. in Religion from Villanova University in 1956 and an M. S. W. from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, in 1987.
Father Burkhart taught at St. Rita High School, Chicago, Illinois from 1956 to 1963. In addition, he served at various times as Guidance Counselor and Athletic Director at St. Rita.
In 1963 he was assigned to the Augustinian Missions in Chulucanas, Peru. There, he served as Vicar General of the Prelature of Chulucanas and did pastoral ministry in Chulucanas and in Santo Domingo.
Upon his return to the United States in 1971, Father Burkhart became Mission Procurator, living at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Monastery, Olympia Fields, Illinois. In this role, he secured financial help to support the ministries of the Church in northern Peru.
He became Associate Pastor of St. Clare of Montefalco Parish, Chicago, in 1978. In 1979, he was named Pastor of St. Clare of Montefalco Parish, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, a position he held until 1985. In that year, while continuing to reside at St. Clare of Montefalco, he began graduate studies in Social Work at Wayne State University.
Upon earning his M. S. W. in 1987, Father Burkhart began a career as counselor and clinical social worker at several metropolitan Detroit locations. In 2004, because of declining physical capacities, he moved to Mercy Bellbrook (now called Sanctuary at Bellbrook), Rochester Hills, Michigan, where he resided at the time of his death.
Father Burkhart is remembered as a compassionate counselor, confessor and pastor, who accompanied and guided many people as they journeyed through difficult times.
In addition to the Augustinian community and many friends, he is also survived by a sister and a niece in Pennsylvania.
Condolences and/or memorial gifts may be sent to the Augustinian Guild, Tolentine Center, 20300 Governors Highway, Olympia Fields, IL 60461-1011.
Visitation: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 from 4-6:45 p.m. at St. Clare of Montefalco Church, 1401 Whittier (at Mack), Grosse Pointe Park, followed by Mass at 7 p.m.
There will be a second funeral Mass for Father Burkhart at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Reading, PA,(Mt. Penn) on December 20, 2008 at 10 A.M.
Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale, Pennsylvania, immediately folllwing the Mass.
Rev. John Joseph Burkhart, O.S.A. entered eternal life on December 8, 2008. He was 78 years old. He was born on January 6, 1930 in Reading, Pennsylvania, to George L. and Helen E. Burkhart. He was baptized January 19, 1930 and confirmed October 20, 1937 at Sacred Heart Church, West Reading, Pennsylvania.
After graduating from Sacred Heart Elementary School, Reading, in 1943, John began his secondary studies at Reading Catholic High School, Reading. At the conclusion of his first year of high school, he was accepted into the minor seminary program at St. Monica Seminary, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He did his Senior Year at Augustinian Academy, Staten Island, New York, which awarded him a high school diploma in 1947.
John was received into the Augustinian Novitiate September 9, 1947. He professed simple (temporary) vows September 10, 1948 and solemn (permanent) vows September 10, 1951. He was ordained a Priest February 4, 1956.
Following profession of vows, he studied at Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, earning a B. A. in Philosophy in 1952. He did theological studies at Augustinian College, Washington, D. C. from 1952 to 1956. He received an M. A. in Religion from Villanova University in 1956 and an M. S. W. from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, in 1987.
Father Burkhart taught at St. Rita High School, Chicago, Illinois from 1956 to 1963. In addition, he served at various times as Guidance Counselor and Athletic Director at St. Rita.
In 1963 he was assigned to the Augustinian Missions in Chulucanas, Peru. There, he served as Vicar General of the Prelature of Chulucanas and did pastoral ministry in Chulucanas and in Santo Domingo.
Upon his return to the United States in 1971, Father Burkhart became Mission Procurator, living at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Monastery, Olympia Fields, Illinois. In this role, he secured financial help to support the ministries of the Church in northern Peru.
He became Associate Pastor of St. Clare of Montefalco Parish, Chicago, in 1978. In 1979, he was named Pastor of St. Clare of Montefalco Parish, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, a position he held until 1985. In that year, while continuing to reside at St. Clare of Montefalco, he began graduate studies in Social Work at Wayne State University.
Upon earning his M. S. W. in 1987, Father Burkhart began a career as counselor and clinical social worker at several metropolitan Detroit locations. In 2004, because of declining physical capacities, he moved to Mercy Bellbrook (now called Sanctuary at Bellbrook), Rochester Hills, Michigan, where he resided at the time of his death.
Father Burkhart is remembered as a compassionate counselor, confessor and pastor, who accompanied and guided many people as they journeyed through difficult times.
In addition to the Augustinian community and many friends, he is also survived by a sister and a niece in Pennsylvania.
Condolences and/or memorial gifts may be sent to the Augustinian Guild, Tolentine Center, 20300 Governors Highway, Olympia Fields, IL 60461-1011.
Visitation: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 from 4-6:45 p.m. at St. Clare of Montefalco Church, 1401 Whittier (at Mack), Grosse Pointe Park, followed by Mass at 7 p.m.
There will be a second funeral Mass for Father Burkhart at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Reading, PA,(Mt. Penn) on December 20, 2008 at 10 A.M.
Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale, Pennsylvania, immediately folllwing the Mass.
After graduating from Sacred Heart Elementary School, Reading, in 1943, John began his secondary studies at Reading Catholic High School, Reading. At the conclusion of his first year of high school, he was accepted into the minor seminary program at St. Monica Seminary, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He did his Senior Year at Augustinian Academy, Staten Island, New York, which awarded him a high school diploma in 1947.
John was received into the Augustinian Novitiate September 9, 1947. He professed simple (temporary) vows September 10, 1948 and solemn (permanent) vows September 10, 1951. He was ordained a Priest February 4, 1956.
Following profession of vows, he studied at Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, earning a B. A. in Philosophy in 1952. He did theological studies at Augustinian College, Washington, D. C. from 1952 to 1956. He received an M. A. in Religion from Villanova University in 1956 and an M. S. W. from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, in 1987.
Father Burkhart taught at St. Rita High School, Chicago, Illinois from 1956 to 1963. In addition, he served at various times as Guidance Counselor and Athletic Director at St. Rita.
In 1963 he was assigned to the Augustinian Missions in Chulucanas, Peru. There, he served as Vicar General of the Prelature of Chulucanas and did pastoral ministry in Chulucanas and in Santo Domingo.
Upon his return to the United States in 1971, Father Burkhart became Mission Procurator, living at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Monastery, Olympia Fields, Illinois. In this role, he secured financial help to support the ministries of the Church in northern Peru.
He became Associate Pastor of St. Clare of Montefalco Parish, Chicago, in 1978. In 1979, he was named Pastor of St. Clare of Montefalco Parish, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, a position he held until 1985. In that year, while continuing to reside at St. Clare of Montefalco, he began graduate studies in Social Work at Wayne State University.
Upon earning his M. S. W. in 1987, Father Burkhart began a career as counselor and clinical social worker at several metropolitan Detroit locations. In 2004, because of declining physical capacities, he moved to Mercy Bellbrook (now called Sanctuary at Bellbrook), Rochester Hills, Michigan, where he resided at the time of his death.
Father Burkhart is remembered as a compassionate counselor, confessor and pastor, who accompanied and guided many people as they journeyed through difficult times.
In addition to the Augustinian community and many friends, he is also survived by a sister and a niece in Pennsylvania.
Condolences and/or memorial gifts may be sent to the Augustinian Guild, Tolentine Center, 20300 Governors Highway, Olympia Fields, IL 60461-1011.
Visitation: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 from 4-6:45 p.m. at St. Clare of Montefalco Church, 1401 Whittier (at Mack), Grosse Pointe Park, followed by Mass at 7 p.m.
There will be a second funeral Mass for Father Burkhart at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Reading, PA,(Mt. Penn) on December 20, 2008 at 10 A.M.
Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale, Pennsylvania, immediately folllwing the Mass.
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