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Fr. John T. Catoir, JCD

Born:            9-8-1931, New York City, NY
Ordained:    5-28-1960, Paterson, NJ
Died:            4-7-2022, Cary, NC

In Loving Memory of:

"Messenger of Joy"

This "MEMORIAL PAGE" was created so that the many Articles, Obituaries, and Videos
from Fr. Catoir's Funeral Mass of Christian Burial (as well as subsequent Memorial Masses) might be viewed for
those wishing to know more about his life and passing in 2022.

We hope you will also click on "LIBRARY ARCHIVES" from the HOME PAGE of this Website
to be inspired by the wide variety of media contained there. The LIBRARY includes a wealth of his original articles,
audio clips, video clips, and full retreats. In addition, the LIBRARY contains a complete biography and photos of his
life and ministry. You will also find information regarding the "Fr. John Catoir Award for Social Media Evangelization"
that was established in his honor in 2017 by the Catholic Media Association (formerly CPA).

Please click LINKS below to view the various media. All written materials will be in .pdf format.

OBITUARY AND ARTICLES

FUNERAL AND MASSES

1. Obituary Article - The Catholic Journalist - April 2022 - (Original Obituary Text Submitted)

2 . Obituary Article - The Catholic Journalist - April 2022 - (Actual Front, pg. 3, and pg. 7)

3 . Notice of Passing - Ashley Olbrich, President, St. Jude Media Ministry (.pdf of document)

1. Mass of Christian Burial - St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Cary, NC - April 11, 2022. Mass
was f ollowed by internment at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Cemetery, Newton Grove, North Carolina.

2. Memorial Mass - St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Cary, NC - September 8, 2022 to honor
his Birthday and Mary, the Mother of God. His Memorial Plaque was installed at the Church later. (SORRY,
NO VIDEO LINK is available.)

3. Memorial Mass - St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Clifton, NJ - November 4, 2022 - Most
Reverend Kevin J. Sweeney, Presiding (Bishop of Paterson, NJ) With fellow priests concelebrating.

RADIO INTERVIEWS

4. Memorial Mass - St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Cary, NC - November 4, 2022 "Evening of
Remembrance" The beautiful wooden Cross (shown below) was presented to his niece Dionne Benjamin-
Smith in the Bahamas. (Sorry, NO VIDEO link is available.)

Photos By:
Joe Gigli
The Beacon

4. TRIBUTE Article - The Christophers "Light One Candle" - blog by Toni Rossi, April 8, 2022.

1. KATH 990 AM RADIO - May 7, 2022 - Interview
by Dave Palmer with Patricia Martin, St. Jude
Media , on the passing of Fr. John Catoir.

2. KATH 990 AM RADIO - August 5, 2020 -
Interview by Dave Palmer with Fr. John Catoir &
Patricia Martin, regarding St. Jude Media Ministry
and his book of BEST ARTICLES.

3. Catholic Review & Catholic News Service - RADIO
INTERVIEW December 12, 2020 with Fr. John Catoir
(during the COVID Epidemic) giving his message of joy to
listeners! Must click additional LINK to hear program.

5.    COMPLETE LEGACY OBITUARY
        www.legacy.com
        (Please search by name:
        Father John Thomas Catoir)

The Memorial Mass at St. Philip's Church was well attended with
18 total Priests Con-celebrating the service. Fr. Catoir's
Ordination Chalice -- given to him by his parents -- was used
during the Eucharistic Celebration. It was donated to the
Diocese of Paterson. The Gifts were brought forward by Ashley
Olbrich, Marie Hantak, and Nephew, John Benjamin and Archie
Symonette. Friends and family watched via LIVE Stream.