We are deeply saddened announcing death of Rev. JOHN SLEDZIONA, C.M., the fourth Provincial of the New England Province, the first President of the National Conference of Visitors of the USA. He died suddenly at night, March 31,2016 in the age of 73, 53 years of vocation and 45 years of priesthood.

Funeral arrangements are under way. We will give you details when they are available.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
And let the perpetual light shine upon him.

(Fr. John’s bio: http://cmnewengland.org/…/fr-john-sledziona-40-years-of-pr…/ )

Update:

Funeral arrangements are the following:

Memorial Mass:

Monday, April 4, 2016
11:00 AM
St. Patrick Church
12 Main Street
Pelham, NH

Funeral Mass:

Tuesday, April 5, 2016
11:00 AM
St. Michael Church
75 Derby Ave.
Derby, CT

Burial:

St. Michael Cemetery
Derby, CT

Reception:

St. Michael Church Hall
75 Derby Ave.
Derby, CT