Father John J. Carolan of Saint Catherine of Siena - St. Lucy Parish, 92, of Oak Park. Dear and and devoted son of the late Thomas J. Carolan and Marie B. Carolan (nee Deering), and cherished brother of the late Mary Agnes Carolan. Father John, known as Jack by family, is survived by many cousins, extended family and friends.
Father John was ordained in 1951, and was a priest for 66 years. He shared 45 years with Saint Catherine - St. Lucy Church, where he was pastor for nearly 20 years. He also served with several other parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Father John, a gentle soul, was the embodiment of love, acceptance and spiritual growth for his beloved family, parishioners and all the many who knew and loved him.
Visitation Friday, February 23rd , 2:00 p.m. until time of Mass 7:00 p.m. at St. Catherine - St. Lucy Church, 38 N. Austin Blvd., Oak Park. Visitation Saturday, February 24th, 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Catherine - St. Lucy Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre, Alsip, IL, immediately following. To further Fr. John's causes, in lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to St. Catherine - St. Lucy Church or to the Priest Retirement and Mutual Aid Association, c/o Reverend George Omwando, St. Catherine - St. Lucy Church, 38 N. Austin Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302.
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Visitation
23
Feb
38 N. Austin Blvd.
Oak Park, IL 60302
Funeral Mass
23
Feb
38 N. Austin Blvd.
Oak Park, IL 60302
Visitation
24
Feb
38 N. Austin Blvd.
Oak Park, IL 60302
Funeral Mass
24
Feb
38 N. Austin Blvd.
Oak Park, IL 60302
Cemetery Details
Location
6001 West 111th Street
Alsip, IL 60803