REV. MICHAEL J. SCANLON OSA
REV. MICHAEL J. SCANLON OSA
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REV. MICHAEL J., OSA
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Assely Etienne
July 28, 2025
I took two Courses with Father Scanlon: Christian Anthropology and Religious Language. He was a marvelous speaker and a gifted teacher, very intense in his delivery. He enjoyed connecting the dots between Augustine and Plato.
Frank Riley
September 1, 2018
Michael Scanlon was as the saying goes: "a gentlemen and a scholar." However, he was much more for the many who were his students, his friends, and his colleagues in the pursuit of deep truths about the divine presence in humanity.
Mike was s serious theologian, gifted with wonderful skills as a teacher and preacher. He was skilled in explaining the theologian Karl Rahner's meaning of the "supernatural existential," and how it related to " Christian Anthropology." Most of all, he communicated how humanity is touched by grace.
He was Father Scanlon to most, a wonderful priest, but Mike to close friends and students, who were many.
Mike loved a good joke, laugh, and to facilitate bringing old friends to meet his new ones.
Mike will be missed but always close to those, like myself, who knew and loved him. His legacy will live on in the minds and hearts of those he touched with his warmth, wit, and wisdom.
Cathy Krimo & Family Khalfi
August 30, 2018
In loving memory of our dear cousin Fr.Michael a scholar & a wonderful kind caring modest human being who enriched our lives R.I.P.
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Burke and Suzanne Wallace
August 30, 2018
Brother Matt and Family
Our deepest sympathies for your Brother Fr. Michaels passing, know you will be in our prayers
Burkster and Suzanne
August 29, 2018
Condolences to the Scanlon family.
Although I never had the opportunity to meet Michael, if he was anything like his brother Matthew, he must have been a remarkable teacher and person.
Wayne Fischer
Saint Joseph HS
Jim Corr
August 29, 2018
You taught us so well about the mystery of God and now you are in the mystery. Thank you, Michael!
Steven Wetzel
August 29, 2018
One of the best minds in theology I ever had in class. Rest in Peace Michael.
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