St Francis High School - Crusader Yearbook (Athol Springs, NY)

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The saddened congregation included the entire student body of St. Francis High School. K . . thousands witness harm! of devoted priest and friend A final tribute was paid to Fr. Justin when nearly 3,000 friends and followers attended the Solemn Mass of Requiem offered by the Most Rev. Joseph A. Burke, Bishop of Buffalo, at Corpus Christi Church. They filled the pews and overflowed into the aisles, the vesti- bule, the choir loft, and onto the steps leading to the church. The congregation included over 200 priests and religious from various parts of the nation. A particularly touching part of the ceremony was the singing of The Rosary by the boys' choir of St. Fran- cis High School. The religious hymn was Fr. Justinls favorite and opened all the Sunday broadcasts to his vast audience. Fr. Justin was laid to rest in a special plot in St. Stan- islaus Cemetery reserved for members of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. May the all-merciful Lord grant his soul the eternal rest he so richly deserved.

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Bishop Burke of Buffalo incenses the coffin assisted by members of the Franciscan Order. Over 15,000 persons flea' passed the bier to bid a final farewell to the humble Friar. Neither rain nor cold prevented the faithful to attend the funeral rites. Those unable to find a place within tl1e Church stood patiently outside in the damp weather.

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hands and want to And I labored with my laborg and I firmly want all the rest of my brothers to labor at work that is honorable for the sake of good example. Testament of St. Francis Fa ulty