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Rev. John Anthony “Father Jack” Burns Jr.

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Rev. John Anthony “Father Jack” Burns Jr.

Birth
Kaylor, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
12 Dec 1998 (aged 83)
Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, USA
Burial
Melrose, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, USA Add to Map
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Oldest of 14 children.

A Holy Ghost priest, C.S.Sp. (now called "Spiritans.")

Before serving in Natchitoches, Father served at St. Joseph's Home for Homeless Boys, in Philadelphia, PA.

Then he was an Army chaplain in the Pacific Theater. Served in the Philippines during World War II, then in Japan, during the post-war Occupation.
(Submitted By: Angela from notes given by Fr. Jack's sister, Sr. Mary Michael Burns, S.C.)
Oldest of 14 children.

A Holy Ghost priest, C.S.Sp. (now called "Spiritans.")

Before serving in Natchitoches, Father served at St. Joseph's Home for Homeless Boys, in Philadelphia, PA.

Then he was an Army chaplain in the Pacific Theater. Served in the Philippines during World War II, then in Japan, during the post-war Occupation.
(Submitted By: Angela from notes given by Fr. Jack's sister, Sr. Mary Michael Burns, S.C.)

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HOLY GHOST FATHER
(There is an error on the tombstone.
His last name is Burns.)

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  • Created by: Michelle Woodham
  • Added: Apr 6, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35585639/john_anthony-burns: accessed ), memorial page for Rev. John Anthony “Father Jack” Burns Jr. (6 Sep 1915–12 Dec 1998), Find a Grave Memorial ID 35585639, citing Saint Augustine Catholic Church Cemetery, Melrose, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, USA; Maintained by Michelle Woodham (contributor 46636907).