Memorials

My light perpetual shine on him

I believe he used to be a former dean of admissions at my school (Stonehill College). I never knew him personally, but his impact on the campus here is powerful. He was the first contact of so many former students and it was his kindness that comforted them. I know he is in a wonderful place.

There will be a Memorial Mass for (Fr.) Francis Grogan, C.S.C. at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18th at Holy Cross Church in 225 Purchase Street, Easton, Massachusetts.

May God be with him. My prayers of support to his family, relatives, and friends in their hour of bereavement.

God, into your hands, your servant.

Fr. Grogan served in our parish for one year while our pastor was on sabbatical. He was a kind, gentle, and friendly man of God. He was a wonderful storyteller and a priest who saw his ministry as one of service. I will pray for his Holy Cross brothers and his family and many, many friend who will miss him. Somehow I don't feel he needs prayer - I believe he is now with the Lord continuing his life of love & joy. He will be missed by many!!!

I did not know Fr. Grogan, but the loss of a life in such a way is so devastating. I pass on my prayer to all of you: Father, help me to find peace and give me the gift of forgivness for those men that murdered Your servant and Your children. As our Lord said as He was dieing "Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do" From the little bit I learned in the memories written above, I think Fr. Grogan is saying the same prayer.
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Behold, thy good and faithful servant.
Godspeed

"Father, Forgive them. God bless and hold your servant.May he rest in peace,.

I did not know this wonderful man either, but I can't wait to meet him when I get to heaven...anyone so loved must have been a wonderful man. SEe you in Heaven, Father :)

I pray not only for Father Francis Grogan CSC, but also for his surviving sister Anne, and his Holy Cross breathern. He served here at Stonehill, in Madrid, Spain; Flushing, NY; Waterbury, CT; Bennington, VT; Austin, TX; San Antonio TX; South Easton, MA; and in his final years as Community Superior in North Dartmouth, MA

Rev. Francis E. Grogan C.S.C.
May 13, 1925- September 11, 2001
Ordained June 4, 1955

He sought Christ, he found Christ, he loved Christ. That's how we ought to remember him.

May he enjoy the peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ as he looks down upon us and prays for all.

Our parish (St. Stan's, Fall River, MA) held a memorial service for Fr. Grogan last Wednesday evening. Every seat in our church was taken! The ushers had to bring in folding chairs. That should tell you how much we were touched & influenced by him in the short time he was at our parish. One of the things most often mentioned about him was his infectious smile. One youth group member said that they saw Jesus' smile in the smile of Fr. Grogan. May he continue to smile on all of us from heaven and may we all learn the "power" of a sincere and Christ-filled smile!!
And may we use that "power" (of a smile) to help bring comfort and healing to all in these trying times. Thank you, Fr. Grogan. We could truly see the face of Christ in you.

Dear! Father F.J and M.J.
You are home now. Remember us those who still on this earth. Give us the courages and love so that we can continue your works on this shatterned earth.