It is with tremendous sadness and shock that the Seminary community shares the news of the sudden passing of our academic dean and professor, Fr. Kevin O'Reilly. From the Office of the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of New York, "It is with sadness, but deep faith in the Lord's resurrection that I announce to you the sudden and unexpected death of Father Kevin O'Reilly, 51, Academic Dean and Professor of Dogmatic Theology, St. Joseph's Seminary. Born November 23, 1969, Ordained Priest May 11, 1996, Entered Eternal Life February 1, 2021."
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you. Health of the Sick. At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith. You, Our Lady of New York, know what we need.
Father Yesupadam Bobbili 1962-2021 On Tuesday Morning we received the very sad and shocking news of the sudden death of Father Yesupadam Bobbili who served with us from last March until early November 2020. Father Yesu suffered a massive heart attack at his parish in India on Monday January 11th.