Richard Hogan Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Richard Wall
September 22, 2011
Margaret and I were shocked and saddened to learn only yesterday of Father Hogan's death in June. He was a great man and a great priest. We will miss him. He and his family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tues Night Disc Group of St. Agnes Church
September 19, 2011
TO THE HOGAN FAMILY:
Know of our sincere sympathy on the premature passing of FR. RICHARD M. HOGAN, diligent and faithful pastor of St. Raphael in Crystal, and nephew of
the legendary late Msgr. Richard J. Schuler. Both Fr. Richards were formidable persons intellectually and personally--and great apologists and ministers of God's grace in their many years of priesthood (with Fr. Hogan's
tragically cut short).
Know of our sincere prayers and sympathy--and both Father Richards are remembered in Masses at the CHURCH of ST. AGNES, St. Paul, MN.
Sincerely,
TUESDAY NIGHT SEMINARIAN DISCUSSION GROUP ALUMNI
St. Agnes Church
St. Paul, MN
James Marrinan
September 14, 2011
Dear Catherine, Paul, John and Donald:
I again express my heartfelt sorrow over Fr. Richard's passing. I miss him much and will pray for him as well as for you. He was and still is a wonderful friend and I am grateful for him and his service to the Church. Sincerely,
James Marrinan
Paul Keiser
August 24, 2011
I always liked Fr Hogan I hadn't seen him in years. He will certainly be missed.
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John Keiser
August 23, 2011
Fr Hogan was a great man, friend and priest. I always enjoyed his homilies and his history lessons. I miss his sense of humor and his kindness. I know that he is very happy now!
Jenny Beraun
July 17, 2011
Father Hogan,
You touched the lives of many while sharing TOB & NFP with others. I am very thankful to God for priests like you in our lives, for those who, like you, give themselves in heart, mind, and soul to share something that they know can make a difference and change others' lives for better, and for the eternity. All, out of love. Not only did you teach us through your talks and writings how we are all called to be a gift, but also was I a witness of your giving of self and dying to self for others, when you chose to be with your friend in his last moments, rather than giving the talks that you were appy and excited about.
Thanks Fr. Hogan for teaching us about ourselves and our way to happiness through Truth and Love! And thanks for your love, and joy, when sharing these Truths! It made a big difference!
Thanks for making those coming to you for help feel special, and that you cared about us! Please forgive all of us who did not respond accordingly, and intercede for us to have the grace to not miss it again.
Fr. Hogan, you are missed, but I know that you are now interceding before Our good Lord for all of us, and for all those who love and know what the teachings of JPII can do to the entire humanity, once spread and lived out. We have not lost you; we have gained a friend in heaven.
May Our Father in Heaven look at your love and may it be multiplied in grace for all those who have been and will be touched by your teachings, for they will be spread out until eternity. For what you did, impacted the cosmos.
Gracias Fr. Hogan; enjoy the fullness of life with our Loved Ones Above.
Jenny Beraun
Rose Jacobs
June 23, 2011
To the Friends and Family: Fr. Hogan was a wonderful presenter to our NFP teachers, clergy, seminarians, and pastoral ministers when he came to the Cleveland Diocese in 2005. I have recommended his books and articles many times. May God grant Richard Hogan eternal rest and peace as he was a good and faithful servant of the Lord.
mary margaret kujawa
June 23, 2011
i know father hogan from his time at blessed sacrament. the last time i saw him a few years ago was when we both lined up at the cash register at leaflet and missal company and we had a little chat. such a dedicated priest
June 23, 2011
When Father Hogan was an associate pastor at St. Raphael's, I took his RCIA class. Although I was a cradle Catholic, the class changed my view of and commitment to my faith. By the time he returned to St. Raphael's, I had married, had four children and was living 20 minutes away. I took those children to the "I'm sorry church" to go to confession to him. He never knew that I brought my children to confession to him, but I did thank him 20 years ago for the impact he had on me. He was such a holy man.
chris brown
June 22, 2011
Thank you fr richard for your amazing witness. your absence leaves us all poorer. you live on in our hearts, our minds, our bodies, AND our spirits! thank you for your work; may the perpetual light of our Lady's love shine ever on your immortal soul. /sorrowfully yours, chris.
Steve Koob
June 22, 2011
I (and all of us at One More Soul) really appreciated Fr Hogan's historical and theological presentations, especially on the "Theology of the Body". He was a wonderful teacher!
Theresa Notare
June 22, 2011
We now have another friend in Heaven who will continue to defend human life, marriage, and the family.
Fr. Hogan was a gift to the Church, his family and friends. He was a wise and faithful servant of God.
May the Lord God hold Fr. Hogan close to His heart!
chris laFond
June 21, 2011
Fr hogan will be greatly missed by all who knew him.he was a great man,and inspired many.
Marianne Linane
June 20, 2011
What distressing news to hear of the passing of such a great priest. Fr. Hogan was a great resource for me as well as many others on a great number of topics. He will be sorely missed. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine brightly on this dear priest.
Damon Owens
June 20, 2011
Thank you, Fr. Hogan for your mentorship over these many years personally and professionally. Your insights, accessibility, and love of history has so often broadened my faith, ministry, and understanding.
From NFP to TOB to Theology of the Family to sexual morality, you have been a profound guiding force in my life and I thank you.
May Almighty God take you in his care and allow your priesthood to continue bearing eternal life in those of us still here in the Church Militant.
Requiescat in pace.
Damon
June 20, 2011
We were honored to get to know Fr Hogan as a person. He is a very caring and thoughtful man. Always busy visiting with individuals at North Memorial and in their homes. He was an asset to our community and will be missed by many.
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A local Auto Body repair shop
Mike McDonald
June 19, 2011
Fr Richard was a very dear friend of our family and our most frequent dinner guest for 20 years. He was a great mentor and supporter of our college and grad school kids, having triumphed in Academia himself. He was open to all questions, engaging in debate over current events, and a fabulous resource for history facts and figures. He loves the Church, warts and wrinkles, he loves the people, and loves his friends. He was generous with his time and expertise, helping many with Catechetical materials etc. He was indefatigable in encouragement to make the Liturgy heavenly and to sacrifice for the truth. May he exalt in joy with the Lord and pray for us. Thank you Fr Richard for all you gave.
Armida Escarcega
June 19, 2011
I will not be able to think of Theology of the Body without thinking of Fr. Hogan's insights on it. I did not have the honor of meeting him personally, but he was a wonderful online tutor, always at the ready to clarify and teach. Our list consisted of some 50 to 100 people, and all of us profited because he took the time to read our posts, and answer them. His reach was global in this small group, i imagine it was even more so in person. May God bless him and bless you, his family, through his obedience and dedication to His Church. He will be missed, he is loved.
Mary Tomczak Nelson
June 19, 2011
I remember Richard Hogan from St. Austin's Catholic School in North Minneapolis. He was a little on the quiet side and very nice. I also remember Barb. "We all called her 'the curve wrecker', because she was so, so smart. One could not ever get at all upset with her, however, because she was the nicest, happiest person always. Richard & Barb were good people from a good family. Sincere condolences.
Dorothy J. LaFond
June 19, 2011
We are sorry to hear of your loss. I wasn't aware that Fr.Richard wasn't well when my brother and I visited him last year. He was very generous and patient digging out genealogy pictures and records for us and we had a delightful couple of hours going through the scrapbooks of Msg. Richard and Marie Schuler. I know I will miss him and we send prayers and condolences to all of you.
Dorothy Schuler Lafond and family.
Steve & Sylvia La Fond Family
June 19, 2011
Fr Richard Hogan, you will be sorely missed by so many people. Having the special opportunity to have worked with Earl and John and growing up knowing all of you as cousins, it is with great sadness that we hear of this loss to your family. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you now as always but with special emphasis during this difficult time. Fr. Richard, may you rest eternally in peace with our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Todds Linda, Don, Laura, and Donny
June 17, 2011
Fr.Hogan was a dear friend ours. He was the priest that heard our youngest daughters first confession and the celebrant at her first communion (she is now 25).
He is sorely missed and will always be, a good and holy man. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Joseph McDonald
June 17, 2011
Fr. Hogan was a great friend of mine and a wonderfully dedicated servant of God and His Church. His fervor for Truth will always be a stirring example to those who were blessed to know him personally or through his works. He is and will be sorely missed. Requiescat in pace.
Bob Sands
June 17, 2011
On behalf of the Melvin and Edith Schroepfer family our condolences go out to Fr. Hogan's family and friends. Just a few weeks ago he helped us send Edith home to our Lord. His dedication to the church and the Catholic faith will be missed by all of us whose life he touched.
Kathy Anderson
June 17, 2011
The St. Raphael's School Play program will greatly miss Father Hogan's comic genius and participation in the children's arts programs. He will be missed. He was a dear man. Kathy Anderson, St. Raphaels Thespian Society
Christopher Anderson
June 17, 2011
He was a great Priest & Man God say welcome home my good and faithful servant.
Nancy Langhoff
June 16, 2011
The world has lost a great teacher and holy man. It was a pleasure working with him on the Image of God Catechism series.
Jay Wonacott
June 16, 2011
Father Hogan will be greatly missed. I encountered Father Hogan several times over the past 15 years of my involvement in Catholic marriage and family life ministry. His writings and talks on the Theology of the Body inspired me. He was a gentleman and a scholar. May he rest in Christ's eternal peace!
Jay Wonacott
June 16, 2011
Father Hogan will be greatly missed. I encountered Father Hogan several times in the past 15 years of my work in Catholic marriage and family ministry circles. He was always happy to share his love of the Catholic Faith. I have been inspired by his writings and talks on the Theology of the Body. He was a gentleman and a scholar! May he rest in Christ's eternal peace!
Rose Fuller
June 16, 2011
We worked together on Project Genesis. Fr. Hogan was able to articulate the Theology of the Body so easily when others were grasping. His work to support the dignity of the human person will live on in the hearts and lives of the many people he served. May he rest in peace. Rose Fuller
Donna Carlson
June 16, 2011
To the Hogan Family,
What a kind, blessed, gentle, and faithful man he was. Our family has so much respect for him and what he stood for. He helped all of us in so many ways with our faith. He will truly be missed but we know God has chosen a greater path for him.
You, his family, our in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of his life within our faith because he truly has taught so many to believe and treasure in it.
Mary Ann & Piotr Nowak
June 16, 2011
Cathy, Shannon, and Hogan Family,
My Mom phoned to say she just heard about Fr. Richard's passing on EWTN. So sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of him from our trip in 1982 to Rome and Germany. Our heartfelt condolences to you all at this sad time. Know that we are thinking about you.
R Johnson
June 16, 2011
You were the associate pastor during a few years of my CCD and the last couple of years you have been a great customer to serve at the Sunshine Factory. Rest in peace, Father Hogan!
Linda Schlee Strater
June 16, 2011
Cathy, John, Donald and Paul,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
June 16, 2011
So sorry to hear of the loss of such a dedicated priest and staunch defender of the unborn child. God rest his soul!
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