RIP. John Phelan who spent many years sharing MSC life and ministry

John Phelan was professed in 1951, ordained 1957. He shared life with us for twenty years or more. John was bursar for the opening of the Canberra monastery and completed his BA at ANU.  He then taught at Monivae and was Rector of St John’s Darwin. 

John would come in his later years from his home at Jamberoo to MSC funerals at St Mary’s Towers.

From the Sydney Morning Herald: PHELAN John Patrick 14/09/1932 - 11/04/2022

Died peacefully at St Catherine’s Aged care residence, Bathurst.

Dearly loved husband of Maggie. Brother of Mary Roebuck and Margaret Bradshaw (both dec) and Uncle of 11 loved nieces and nephews.

Finally, this active brain is at rest.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Requiem Mass for the life of John to be held at St Joseph’s Chapel, Perthville on Thursday 21st April 2022, commencing at 2.00pm.

Following the Mass, the cortege will process to the Maranatha lawn cemetery for interment.