One November night 45 years ago, after five or so years of my living in darkness, after a night
of alcohol and drug abuse, he opened the rectory doors to me at 3 a.m. He invited me in
and heard my confession–the sacrament that forever changed the direction of my life.
He was the single most influential person in my conversion and healing.
And I know that I am not the only one he helped.
Dear Father, you were authentically a good and wholesome human being.
You are true priest with the heart of the Good Shepherd!
Deacon Steve
Monsignor Francis E. Oliverio
(7/18/30-9/5/13)
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