In Memoriam - Fr. Edmund Fitzpatrick

ARCHDIOCESAN PRIEST, REV. EDMUND J. FITZPATRICK, DIES
DePaul University Professor for 26 Years

Chicago, IL  (January 7, 2011) – Fr. Edmund J. Fitzpatrick, STD, a priest for 63 years in the Archdiocese, died on Wednesday, January 5, at Bethany Methodist Hospital in Chicago. Fr. Fitzpatrick, who was 89 years old, had been a professor for many years at DePaul University.

A Chicago native, Fr. Fitzpatrick was educated in Catholic elementary schools and graduated from Archbishop Quigley Seminary and the University of St. Mary of the Lake / Mundelein Seminary.  Samuel Cardinal Stritch ordained Fr. Fitzpatrick in 1947.  For three years immediately following ordination, Fr. Fitzpatrick did post-graduate studies at Mundelein, earning a Doctor of Sacred Theology degree in 1950.

From 1950 to 1957 he was the assistant pastor at Queen of All Saints Parish on Chicago’s northwest side.  For seven years beginning in 1957, Fr. Fitzpatrick served as the assistant director of the Archdiocese’s Cana Conference. During that time, he was an assistant pastor at St. Kilian Parish on the south side.  In 1964, he began a one-year term as assistant pastor of St. Timothy Parish.

In 1965, Fr. Fitzpatrick joined the Theology faculty of DePaul University as an assistant professor with residence at St. Pascal Parish on the northwest side.  He taught at DePaul for 26 years before retiring from the university and from active ministry in 1991.

Visitation for Fr. Fitzpatrick will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, at St. Pascal Church, 3935 North Melvina Avenue in Chicago.  Francis Cardinal George, OMI, Archbishop of Chicago, will be the main celebrant at a funeral Mass for Fr. Fitzpatrick at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 10.  Interment will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. 

www.archchicago.org January 7, 2011,  Archdiocese of Chicago

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Father Edmund J. Fitzpatrick, beloved son of the late Edward and Esther; loving brother of the late Rosemary Fisher Matthews; dear uncle of Anne Evers of Canada and Marc Fisher of MO. Father Fitzpatrick attended Our Lady of Sorrows Elementary School, Quigley and Saint Mary of the Lake Seminary. He was ordained in 1947 and earned his Doctorate in Sacred Theology in 1950. He was an assistant at Queen of All Saints, Sauganash, 1950-57, at St. Kilian Church, 1957-64 and at Saint Timothy Church, 1964-65. Father taught, part time, at Leo High School. He became the Assistant Director of the Cana Conference in 1952 and served as the Chaplain of the Catholic Family Information Clinics. He worked in the Theology Department, Rosary College, 1961-65 and Mundelein, 1965. Later in 1965, Father was appointed Assistant Professor of Theology, De Paul University. Since 1965 Father Fitzpatrick has been a member of the Saint Pascal Parish family. During that time, his preaching and personal style brought depth, joy and laughter to the hearts of many. His faith in Our Lord and dedication to the priesthood and Church was evident to all. Father Fitz was called home on Jan. 5, 2011. May he rest in peace. Visitation will be Sunday 3 to 8 p.m., Vigil 6 p.m., and Monday, 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. at Saint Pascal Church, 6200 W. Irving Park Rd. (Irving Park and Melvina). Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary would be appreciated. For funeral info please call Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 773-777-3944 or 

http://www.gibbonsfamilyfh.com/

 

Published in Chicago Tribune on January 9, 2011

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It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death on January 5th, after a long illness, of the Rev. Edmund Fitzpatrick.  Fr. Fitzpatrick was a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and a retired faculty member in the department of Religious Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.  Fr. Fitzpatrick was one of the last remaining founders of the department.

Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 9, 2011 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at St. Pascal Church, 3935 N. Melvina Avenue in Chicago.  The Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, January 10th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Pascal's.

May he rest in peace.

Mission and Values, January 8, 2011

DuSable Museum Tour, May 20, 2011

The DuSable Museum of African American History, the first and oldest institution of its kind in the country, has been dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of the history and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent for more than 46 years.  Will you be joining us when the DePaul Emeritus Society takes a tour of the museum?

The DuSable Museum is conveniently located in Washington Park at the corner of 57th and Cottage Grove, at 740 East 56th Place.  Currently, the DES plans to have a shuttle available for attendees which will leave from the Lincoln Park Campus and return in time for all to enjoy the May 20 luncheon in the Commons.  More information regarding the tour will be provided with the DES Luncheon invitation.  Mark your calendars now so you won't miss this wonderful opportunity.

Our very own DES member, Harvette Grey, was honored by the DuSable Museum last March.  She will join us as we tour the facility

March 16, 2010 - DuSable Museum News:

Chicago, IL. —- "Twenty local women who committed time, support and inspiration, and also fought for social justice and parity during the Civil Rights Movement have been named “Chicago Freedom Sisters,” by the Board of Trustees and staff of the DuSable Museum of African American History. The women were chosen during a promotion sponsored by the DuSable Museum and Macy’s, which asked the citizens of Chicago to nominate a local woman activist who participated in the Civil Rights Movement and has historically demonstrated an unbridled commitment to our struggle for equal rights. The women selected will now become a part of the attendance record-breaking exhibition, “Freedom’s Sisters,” which continues through April 4, 2010 at the Museum which is located at 740 East 56th Place (57th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue) in Chicago.

"The twenty “Chicago Freedom Sisters,” were honored and presented with Certificates and special gifts during a breakfast ceremony which was held at the Museum and they will become a part of the “Freedom’s Sisters” exhibition for its remaining time at the Museum. “Freedom’s Sisters” is a collaboration between The Smithsonian Institution and Cincinnati Museum Center that brings to life 20 African American women. The women range from key 19th century historical figures to contemporary leaders who have fought for equality for people of color. Now, those 20 women will be joined by 20 Chicago women who are champions of freedom in their own right." Among the Chicago Freedom Sisters is Dr. Harvette Grey.

Click here for more information about the DuSable Museum.