Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Richard Cleary, SJ, 1932-2009
Former University Chaplain Father Richard Cleary passed away this morning after battling various illnesses and cancer. This blog tends to focus on sports and some of the superficial aspects of Boston College, but at the end of the day it is the Jesuits and their mission that make Boston College a unique place. Even if you are not a devout Catholic, I encourage all students to get to know a Jesuit or two while at BC. I was lucky to get to know Father Richard as a student and even better as an alum. Father Richard did many things over the course of his service, but BC was first in his heart and the highlight of his career. He presided over our wedding and has remained in touch until his health started failing. He will be missed.
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i remember fr. cleary singing on my 48HOURS trip once upon a time. he was a great man...always obviously cared a lot about students. he will definitely be missed
Fr. Cleary was a remarkable person...got to know him well during Freshman Orientation and 48HOURS...one of the many special people that made BC such a special place.
Thanks for the post.
Fr. Cleary was a great man who clearly cared a lot about the students, both at BC and later in his other ministries. He will be missed.
Fr Cleary also resided at our wedding and was a dear man and friend who we will miss. I will always think of him when I hear the Jamaican Alleluia sung!
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