Necrologium
When a missionary dies, we should celebrate the last rites with devotion, fraternal love, and simplicity. We should remember all our brothers who have gone before us in the service of the Gospel, commending them to the Lord with the prescribed prayers, especially in the celebration of the Eucharist.
We should show the same reverence and respect for our departed parents and for deceased collaborators of the Congregation.
(Constitution 19)
IN MEMORY OF OUR DEARLY DEPARTED BROTHERS:
FR. ALFREDO MARIA PEREZ OLIVER CMF
He died in Zaragoza (Spain) on July 14, 2018.
He was 90 years old.
And he belonged to the Province of Santiago.
Rest in the Peace of the Lord.
FR. LUIS PELAYO ARRIBAS CMF
He died in León (Spain) on June 28, 2018.
He was 91 years old.
And he belonged to the Province of Santiago.
Rest in the Peace of the Lord.
FR. PABLO RAMÍREZ BEIZTEGUI CMF
He died in Colmenar Viejo (Spain) on June 20, 2018.
He was 80 years old.
And he belonged to the Province of Santiago.
Rest in the Peace of the Lord.
BR. RICHARD KÜTH CMF
He died in Würzburg (Deutschland) on June 19, 2018
He was 86 years old
And he belonged to the Province of Deutschland
Rest in the Peace of the Lord
FR. FRANCISCO ANTONIO UMAÑA ARAYA CMF
He died in Panama (Panama) on June 3, 2018
He was 61 years old
And he belonged to the Province of Central America
Rest in the Peace of the Lord
FR. OVIDIO VILLAR VILLAR CMF
He died in Rosario (Argentina) on May 18, 2018
He was 92 years old
And he belonged to the Province of San José del Sur
Rest in the Peace of the Lord
FR. PAUL CHINEDU EKECHUKWU CMF
Died in Oshodi, Lagos, Nigeria, on May 16, 2018 at 50 years of age. He belonged to the Delegation of West Nigeria. May he rest in peace in the Lord.
FR. DOMINGO ZÚÑIGA YANQUIRIMACHI CMF
He died in California (USA) on May 6, 2018
He was 96 years old
He belonged to the Province of USA – Canada
Rest in the Peace of the Lord
P. CASIMIRO TRIGUERO TRIGUERO CMF
Falleció en Granada (España) el día 14 de abril de 2018
Tenía 83 años
Pertenecía a la Provincia de Bética
Brother Karl Lindner CMF
Yesterday, April 8, the Claretian Missionary and Brother Karl Lindner died in Würzburg (Germany)
He was 91 years old and belonged to the Province of Germany.
Fr. THOMAS PATRICK JOYCE CMF
On April 6 he died in Arcadia, California (USA).
He was 85 years old and a member of the USA – Canada Province.
H. RAMÓN ALDABÓ GIMBERT CMF
Falleció en Barcelona (España) el día 5 de abril de 2018
Tenía 86 años
Pertenecía a la Provincia de Catalunya
FR. RICHARD BARTLETT CMF
He passed away on April 1, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
He was 93 years old.
And he belonged to the Province of USA – Canada
Fr. Carmelo Astiz Lizarraga CMF
Died on March 28, 2018 in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic). He was 82 years old and belonged to the Delegation of the Antillas.
Father Carmelo was born on January 24, 1936. He was a Missionary in the Philippines, Cuba and the Dominican Republic; of great spiritual strength formed in deep love to the Congregation of Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
P. Cándido Orellana García
Datos biográficos
El P. Cándido nació en Chipiona (Cádiz) el 29 de diciembre de 1928. Hijo de Cándido y Mª Concepción, era el 5º de un total de 7 hermanos. Cursó estudios de Humanidades en el Seminario Menor de Sanlúcar de Barrameda (entonces diócesis de Sevilla) de 1942 a 1946. Este último año inicia el Noviciado en Jerez de los Caballeros (Badajoz) siendo su Maestro el P. Alberto Goñi. Profesa el 24 de septiembre de 1947. De 1947 a 1950 cursa los estudios de Filosofía en Jerez de los Caballeros (San Agustín) teniendo como Prefectos a los PP. José Mª Merlín y José Mª Márquez. El curso 1950-51 está de “maestrillo” en Sigüenza (Guadalajara) como auxiliar y profesor. En Sigüenza emitió la profesión perpetua el 24 de septiembre de 1950 de manos del P. Francisco Robles. De 1951 a 1955 cursa la Teología en Zafra (Badajoz) teniendo como Prefecto al P. Francisco Juberías. El 26 de marzo de 1955 recibió la ordenación de diácono en Badajoz. El 9 de abril de 1955 fue ordenado presbítero, también en Badajoz, por el obispo D. José Mª Alcaraz y Alenda, obispo de Badajoz.
Destinos, cargos y actividades
1955-1959 Loja. Consultor, Prefecto de prepostulantes.
1959-1960 Jerez de los Caballeros. Ecónomo. Profesor. Ministerio de la Palabra.
1960-1962 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Ecónomo. Profesor. Ministerio de la Palabra.
1962-1969 Granada (San Cecilio). Consultor y Superior. Coadjutor y Párroco.
1969-1978 Misión de Humahuaca (Argentina). Superior. Párroco. Superior Delegado del Provincial.
1978-1979 Sevilla-Claret. Profesor. Director Espiritual.
1979-1980 Málaga. Superior. Párroco de Nuestra Señora del Carmen.
1980-1983 Córdoba-Palmeras. Consultor.
1983-1986 Madrid (C/Sil). Estudios. Ministerio de la Palabra.
1986-1988 Málaga. Coadjutor de Nuestra Señora del Carmen.
1988-1989 Madrid (C/Sil). Ministerio de la Palabra.
1989-1992 Almendralejo. Superior. Ministerio de la Palabra.
1992-1995 Málaga. Ecónomo. Ministerio de la Palabra.
1995-2001 Loja. Ministerio de la Palabra.
2001-2004 Granada. Ministerio de la Palabra
2004-2010 Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Equipo parroquial. Ministerio de la Palabra.
2010-2016 Loja. Ministerios.
2016-2018 Sevilla-Curia. Desde el mes de enero de 2018 estaba destinado temporalmente en Granada (Grupo asistencial).
Ha fallecido a primera hora de la mañana de hoy a consecuencia de un paro cardiaco que le ha sobrevenido mientras dormía. Los últimos meses los ha vivido luchando con varias dolencias y enfermedades graves que padecía y que se fueron agravando. La misa funeral tendrá lugar mañana lunes, 26 de marzo, a las 11.30, en la capilla de nuestra casa de Granada. Descanse en paz nuestro querido hermano Cándido, que nos deja el testimonio de una vida misionera vivida desde la entrega, la disponibilidad y el buen humor.
Fr. Ibe Cyril
BIOGRAPHY OF FR IBE CYRIL NNODI
The death of a priest is unlike the death of any other: we feel it differently, deeply. We sense that in losing him, we have lost not only the man but also his unique way of manifesting God. The voice that spoke of God has been silenced; hands that once blessed are impotent. Since a priest is one who takes on the person of Christ, his leave of us is somewhat of a loss in our very communication with the Lord. No one will ever again exemplify Christ for us in the singular way that this particular priest, Fr Cyril Nnodi Ibe, CMF has done.
Rev Fr Cyril Nnodi Ibe, CMF was born on 12 September, 1977 to the family of late Mr Joseph Ibe and Mrs Janet Ibe of Ekeonuwa Owerri Municipal Council Imo State. He was the third son and fourth child of six children (4 Males, 2 Females) of his parents.
After his primary education, young Cyril gained admission into the St Peter Claver Minor Seminary Okpala (1990-1995). It was here that the desire to serve God as a priest began to blossom. He was admitted as a postulant in the Congregation of Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretian Missionaries) on the 31st day of March 2000. He made his First Religious Profession on 8th September, 2001 and Final Profession on 8th September 2008. He was ordained a priest on 10th July, 2010.
As a priest Fr Cyril carried out the following assignments:
- 2010-2011 Parochial Vicar St Patrick’s Catholic Parish Iyamoyong, Ogoja Cross River State.
- 2011-2013 School Manager, Claret Secondary School Nekede, Owerri Imo State
- 2012 Mass Collector and Spiritual Director Claret Academy Secondary School New Owerri, Imo State
- 2012 – 2013 Coordinator Claretian Youth Ministry
- 2014- 2015 Parochial Vicar Akropong Parish Ghana
- 2015-2018 Member Claretian Provincialate
- 2017-2018 Teacher, Claret Academy Secondary School New Owerri, Imo State
He was known for his unassuming simplicity. He had a special interest in evangelization through the social media and in poetry. Fr Cyril is known for the simple way he conveys the gospel message through story telling. He had battled with illness for the greater part of his priestly ministry but has always carried his suffering with cheerfulness. He died after a brief illness on 13 March, 2018 at Salvation Hospital Owerri Imo State Nigeria
P. Joan Sidera i Plana
DATE OF DEATH: February 4, 2018
AGE: Age: 99
PLACE OF DEATH: Barcelona, Spain
ORGANISM: Catalunya
EULOGY:
P. Joan Sidera i Plana, CMF, descansa en la Paz del Señor!
Hoy, domingo 4 de febrero, ha partido a la Casa del Padre el misionero claretiano más veterano de la Congregación; estaba a punto de cumplir los 100 años, solo faltaba un mes y pocos días. Fue compañero de muchos de nuestros mártires beatificados, tanto de los de Barbastro como de los de Cervera. Durante muchos años se dedicó al anuncio del Evangelio a través de la docencia. Las últimas cuatro décadas de su vida fueron especialmente fecundas ya que se dedicó a investigar en las fuentes de nuestra historia congregacional. Gracias a su trabajo arduo y constante conocemos mejor al P. Claret y nuestra identidad misionera. ¡Le debemos tanto!
Muchas gracias, P. Joan, por todo tu legado. Que el Corazón de María y el P. Claret te acojan y te introduzcan en la Paz eterna y gozosa del amor del Padre. ¡Descansa en Paz!
Fr. Jesús Bermejo, CMF Dies in Vic
Vic, Spain. Fr. Jesús Bermejo has died in Vic at the age of 72 years. He was one of the greatest scholars of the life and works of St. Anthony Mary Claret that the Congregation has ever had.
He was born in Tornavacas (Cáceres, Spain), and made his first profession in 1960. After his Ordination in 1968 he exercised various ministries in formation (Prefect of seminarians, professed students, and Master of novices) until he was sent to Rome in charge of the Claretian Secretariat in 1976.
He carried out an important work of research and prepared, in collaboration with Fr. José María Viñas, CMF the publication of the Autobiography and Pastoral Works of St. Anthony Mary Claret. He published the whole collection of the Passive Letters, a Selection of Letters of the Saint, the Spiritual Writings, and the Marian Writings of the Saint.
In 2010 he was assigned to the Center of Claretian Spirituality in Vic (CESC) where he was organizing and preparing the publication of all the material he gathered in Cuba over three years on the life and ministry of Archbishop Claret in the Archdiocese of Santiago, Cuba.
The Death of Claretian Sister Encarnación Velasco
Madrid, Spain. On Saturday, January 7th around 5:00 p.m., after a long illness, Sister Encarnación Velasco Fernández, RMI died. She was Superior General of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary Immaculate, Claretian Missionary Sisters. At the time of her death she was 71 years of age and lived 46 years in religious life. May she rest in peace!
The Claretian founder of Amnesty International in Spain dies
Barcelona. On April 15 Fr. Manuel Casanoves, cmf died in this city. The news of his death was picked up by several media since he is considered as the founder of the “Amnesty International” movement in Spain. He had known this institution when he was assigned in England.
The page http://www.es.amnesty.org noticias says about him:
“…he read the foundation article of AI “The forgotten prisoners,” published in the newspaper The Observer in 1961 by the British lawyer Peter Benenson, founder of Amnesty International and promptly joined the organization (…)”
Manuel Casanoves remembered, with these words, the origins of the organization, in one of his last interviews recorded in 2008 on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the organization in Spain: A few young persons gathered for the first time in Barcelona…, there were some journalists… after that, we gathered from time to time. We began to participate jointly in campaigns against torture in Paraguay, in Uruguay, in China… Little by little we acquired some voice, but we were not yet legalized in Spain.
On July 15, 1978 the first Constituent Assembly of Amnesty International took place in Barcelona, in which Manuel Casanoves became the first president of the organization in Spain.
That small group of activists impelled by Casanoves became in a little more than thirty years an organization with over 58,000 male and female members, more than 1,800 activists who participate in more than 100 groups of volunteers scattered throughout the entire Spanish geography, which mobilize millions of people to defend human rights all over the world. Casanoves defined the organization that he helped organize with these words: “I believe that Amnesty is the voice of conscience.” (photo)
The note that appeared in http://www.catalunyareligio.cat is also worth reading.