Brother Hilary Joseph Deering FSP., died on Friday, January 21, 2005, at Queen of Angels Hospital, Los Angeles, California. A native of Ballybit, Rathvilly, Ireland, he lived in Los Angeles since 1948, when he was one of six Patrician Brothers invited by the late Cardinal McIntyre to teach in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Born on July 9, 1919 into a farming family, Joseph Deering was the seventh of ten children of Patrick and Mary Deering. He was educated at Rathvilly National School before, at the age 12, transferring to the Patrician Brothers School in Tullow.
On reaching the age of 16 he left the family farm and joined the Patrician Brothers boarding school at Mount Wolseley, Tullow.
In 1938 he made his religious vows with the Patrician Brothers, having taken the name Brother Hilary in religion. Upon graduation from Mount Wolseley, Hilary attended University College Galway, from where he graduated with a degree in mathematics and science. Two years later he took his degree in higher education.
He taught in the Patrician Brothers School in Galway city and at the Order's College in Ballyfin, Co. Laois.
Then came the invitation from the Los Angeles Archdiocese where Brother Hilary went to become Principal of the Boys High School in Santa Monica. During that time he taught many prominent young students. One of his more serious students was the famous actor, Robert Wagner.
While teaching at the Boys' High School, Hilary worked on his masters degree from UCLA, on completion of which he taught at Mount St Mary's College. He served on the Diocesan Board of Education under Cardinal McIntyre and Cardinal Timothy Manning.
After several years he became the principal of Pater Noster High School on San Fernando Road. It was a great source of satisfaction to Hilary that he helped many families achieve higher education. Viewed as a man of visionary ideas for education, Hilary Deering saw education as the gateway to success and was a man, who gave his life for the success of others.
St. Bernard's Church in Los Angeles, was Brother Hilary's spiritual home. Monsignor Pat McNulty, who studied at St Patrick's College, Carlow, was his spiritual advisor. Daily Mass was a must for Hilary and Monsignor McNulty made the Mass a reality for a man who was deeply and fully committed to the religious life.
Hilary had greatly enjoyed visited to Rathvilly over the years when he renewed many friendships. He had a great dedication to the Rathvilly, Tullow areas.
The concelebrated funeral Mass for Brother Hilary was celebrated at St. Bernard's. Chief concelebrant was Hilary's brother, Monsignor Mark Deering of Waco, Texas.
Bishop Gerald Wilkerson, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, who represented Cardinal Roger Mahoney, presided at the Mass. Burial took place in the Cemetery of the Holy Cross, Culver City, California.
To coincide with the funeral Mass in the US, a special Mass of remembrance was celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Rathvilly, on Wednesday night at 7 pm. The chief concelebrant was Fr. Paddy Dowling, first cousin of Brother Hilary.
Born on July 9, 1919 into a farming family, Joseph Deering was the seventh of ten children of Patrick and Mary Deering. He was educated at Rathvilly National School before, at the age 12, transferring to the Patrician Brothers School in Tullow.
On reaching the age of 16 he left the family farm and joined the Patrician Brothers boarding school at Mount Wolseley, Tullow.
In 1938 he made his religious vows with the Patrician Brothers, having taken the name Brother Hilary in religion. Upon graduation from Mount Wolseley, Hilary attended University College Galway, from where he graduated with a degree in mathematics and science. Two years later he took his degree in higher education.
He taught in the Patrician Brothers School in Galway city and at the Order's College in Ballyfin, Co. Laois.
Then came the invitation from the Los Angeles Archdiocese where Brother Hilary went to become Principal of the Boys High School in Santa Monica. During that time he taught many prominent young students. One of his more serious students was the famous actor, Robert Wagner.
While teaching at the Boys' High School, Hilary worked on his masters degree from UCLA, on completion of which he taught at Mount St Mary's College. He served on the Diocesan Board of Education under Cardinal McIntyre and Cardinal Timothy Manning.
After several years he became the principal of Pater Noster High School on San Fernando Road. It was a great source of satisfaction to Hilary that he helped many families achieve higher education. Viewed as a man of visionary ideas for education, Hilary Deering saw education as the gateway to success and was a man, who gave his life for the success of others.
St. Bernard's Church in Los Angeles, was Brother Hilary's spiritual home. Monsignor Pat McNulty, who studied at St Patrick's College, Carlow, was his spiritual advisor. Daily Mass was a must for Hilary and Monsignor McNulty made the Mass a reality for a man who was deeply and fully committed to the religious life.
Hilary had greatly enjoyed visited to Rathvilly over the years when he renewed many friendships. He had a great dedication to the Rathvilly, Tullow areas.
The concelebrated funeral Mass for Brother Hilary was celebrated at St. Bernard's. Chief concelebrant was Hilary's brother, Monsignor Mark Deering of Waco, Texas.
Bishop Gerald Wilkerson, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, who represented Cardinal Roger Mahoney, presided at the Mass. Burial took place in the Cemetery of the Holy Cross, Culver City, California.
To coincide with the funeral Mass in the US, a special Mass of remembrance was celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Rathvilly, on Wednesday night at 7 pm. The chief concelebrant was Fr. Paddy Dowling, first cousin of Brother Hilary.
Brother Hilary Joseph Deering FSP., died on Friday, January 21, 2005, at Queen of Angels Hospital, Los Angeles, California. A native of Ballybit, Rathvilly, Ireland, he lived in Los Angeles since 1948, when he was one of six Patrician Brothers invited by the late Cardinal McIntyre to teach in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Born on July 9, 1919 into a farming family, Joseph Deering was the seventh of ten children of Patrick and Mary Deering. He was educated at Rathvilly National School before, at the age 12, transferring to the Patrician Brothers School in Tullow.
On reaching the age of 16 he left the family farm and joined the Patrician Brothers boarding school at Mount Wolseley, Tullow.
In 1938 he made his religious vows with the Patrician Brothers, having taken the name Brother Hilary in religion. Upon graduation from Mount Wolseley, Hilary attended University College Galway, from where he graduated with a degree in mathematics and science. Two years later he took his degree in higher education.
He taught in the Patrician Brothers School in Galway city and at the Order's College in Ballyfin, Co. Laois.
Then came the invitation from the Los Angeles Archdiocese where Brother Hilary went to become Principal of the Boys High School in Santa Monica. During that time he taught many prominent young students. One of his more serious students was the famous actor, Robert Wagner.
While teaching at the Boys' High School, Hilary worked on his masters degree from UCLA, on completion of which he taught at Mount St Mary's College. He served on the Diocesan Board of Education under Cardinal McIntyre and Cardinal Timothy Manning.
After several years he became the principal of Pater Noster High School on San Fernando Road. It was a great source of satisfaction to Hilary that he helped many families achieve higher education. Viewed as a man of visionary ideas for education, Hilary Deering saw education as the gateway to success and was a man, who gave his life for the success of others.
St. Bernard's Church in Los Angeles, was Brother Hilary's spiritual home. Monsignor Pat McNulty, who studied at St Patrick's College, Carlow, was his spiritual advisor. Daily Mass was a must for Hilary and Monsignor McNulty made the Mass a reality for a man who was deeply and fully committed to the religious life.
Hilary had greatly enjoyed visited to Rathvilly over the years when he renewed many friendships. He had a great dedication to the Rathvilly, Tullow areas.
The concelebrated funeral Mass for Brother Hilary was celebrated at St. Bernard's. Chief concelebrant was Hilary's brother, Monsignor Mark Deering of Waco, Texas.
Bishop Gerald Wilkerson, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, who represented Cardinal Roger Mahoney, presided at the Mass. Burial took place in the Cemetery of the Holy Cross, Culver City, California.
To coincide with the funeral Mass in the US, a special Mass of remembrance was celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Rathvilly, on Wednesday night at 7 pm. The chief concelebrant was Fr. Paddy Dowling, first cousin of Brother Hilary.
Born on July 9, 1919 into a farming family, Joseph Deering was the seventh of ten children of Patrick and Mary Deering. He was educated at Rathvilly National School before, at the age 12, transferring to the Patrician Brothers School in Tullow.
On reaching the age of 16 he left the family farm and joined the Patrician Brothers boarding school at Mount Wolseley, Tullow.
In 1938 he made his religious vows with the Patrician Brothers, having taken the name Brother Hilary in religion. Upon graduation from Mount Wolseley, Hilary attended University College Galway, from where he graduated with a degree in mathematics and science. Two years later he took his degree in higher education.
He taught in the Patrician Brothers School in Galway city and at the Order's College in Ballyfin, Co. Laois.
Then came the invitation from the Los Angeles Archdiocese where Brother Hilary went to become Principal of the Boys High School in Santa Monica. During that time he taught many prominent young students. One of his more serious students was the famous actor, Robert Wagner.
While teaching at the Boys' High School, Hilary worked on his masters degree from UCLA, on completion of which he taught at Mount St Mary's College. He served on the Diocesan Board of Education under Cardinal McIntyre and Cardinal Timothy Manning.
After several years he became the principal of Pater Noster High School on San Fernando Road. It was a great source of satisfaction to Hilary that he helped many families achieve higher education. Viewed as a man of visionary ideas for education, Hilary Deering saw education as the gateway to success and was a man, who gave his life for the success of others.
St. Bernard's Church in Los Angeles, was Brother Hilary's spiritual home. Monsignor Pat McNulty, who studied at St Patrick's College, Carlow, was his spiritual advisor. Daily Mass was a must for Hilary and Monsignor McNulty made the Mass a reality for a man who was deeply and fully committed to the religious life.
Hilary had greatly enjoyed visited to Rathvilly over the years when he renewed many friendships. He had a great dedication to the Rathvilly, Tullow areas.
The concelebrated funeral Mass for Brother Hilary was celebrated at St. Bernard's. Chief concelebrant was Hilary's brother, Monsignor Mark Deering of Waco, Texas.
Bishop Gerald Wilkerson, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, who represented Cardinal Roger Mahoney, presided at the Mass. Burial took place in the Cemetery of the Holy Cross, Culver City, California.
To coincide with the funeral Mass in the US, a special Mass of remembrance was celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Rathvilly, on Wednesday night at 7 pm. The chief concelebrant was Fr. Paddy Dowling, first cousin of Brother Hilary.
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