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Fr. John Francis Callaghan
August 23, 1923 - February 5, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">Father John Francis Callaghan, CSB passed to eternal life on February 4, 2015. He was born in Minto, Manitoba on August 3, 1923, the son of Dominic Callaghan and Rose Dales; he was predeceased by his two brothers Peter and Robert. After service in the RCAF (1942-1945) he made his first profession in the Basilian Fathers in 1947 and was ordained a priest in 1954. He served as a superior in Basilian Houses and as teacher and administrator in several Basilian schools and universities. Most recently he had been assisting at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Windsor and was very dedicated to the Parish. Visitation will be held from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:30 PM on Sunday, February 15, at Janisse Funeral Home (519-253-5225), 1139 Ouellette Ave, Windsor and after 10 am Monday at the church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Assumption Church, McEwan Campus, 711 McEwan Ave., Windsor. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Assumption Parish, Windsor or to the Basilian Fathers Retirement Fund, Toronto.</div>