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Rev. Charles F. Burns S.J.

1936 - 2018

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1936

DIED

2018

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Charles Burns Obituary

Burns, S.J., Rev. Charles F. Fr. Burns was a member of the St. Camillus Jesuit Community and was called to eternal life on August 2, 2018. He was 81 years old and a member of the Society of Jesus for almost 54 years. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1959. From 1972 to 1991 he taught theology at Marquette High and was Director of the Counseling Center. He spent the rest of his priestly ministry in pastoral work. He was pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in St. Paul, MN from 1991-2004 and in 2002 also became pastor of St. Luke's Church. For four years he did pastoral ministry in San Diego, CA. Because of declining health, he was missioned to the St. Camillus Jesuit Community in 2014. Fr. Burns was born in South St. Paul, MN on October 10, 1936. He entered the Society of Jesus at Jesuit College in St. Bonifacius MN on September 1, 1964. He was ordained at Loyola College in Baltimore, MD on June 3, 1972. Fr. Burn's brother, Robert, predeceased him. He is survived by two sisters, Rosemarie Burns and Margaret Burns both from California and a nephew, Ron Burns of St. Paul, MN. There will be a wake at Madonna della Strada Chapel in the Jesuit Community at St. Camillus, 10201 W. Wisconsin Ave. from 6:00-7:30 on Monday, August 13. The funeral Mass will follow at 7:30. The inurnment will be at Calvary Cemetery at 9:00am on Tuesday, August 14. Memorials may be sent to the Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus, 1010 N. Hooker St., Chicago, IL, 60642 with a notation: "In Memory of Fr. Charles Burns, S.J."

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Aug. 5 to Aug. 12, 2018.
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Deo gratias for the life of this very good man. Rest in peace, Father Burns.

David DeCosse

August 17, 2018

Ann M Stokman

August 10, 2018

Chuck Burns came into our lives Xmas 1996, when my father died. He embraced us, even though we had never met before, were not members of his parish and it was the busy holiday season for him as a pastor. What an inspiring person he was and continues to be, so full of depth and devotion in spirit, artistry and intelligence. I will be forever inspired and touched by his presence in our lives. An absolutely dear human being he was. May his loved ones know the deep, powerful love and comfort he gave to complete strangers, like us. Extraordinary he was and joy would be holding him in our hearts and lives to reflect his beautiful light in this world . As long as this heart of mine beats, he lives on.

Kathryn Mitchell

August 9, 2018

Fr. Burns was my high school guidance counselor at Marquette University High School and always had time to talk with me and guided me through many issues in my life. I even went back to visit him while I was in college. I ask him to be the presiding priest at my wedding and was so honored when he agreed to do it. I know heaven received another Angel when Chuck entered. I was honored to call him a friend.

John Balistreri

August 8, 2018

Thank you for introducing me to Theology at Marquette High. Your patience and understanding were greatly appreciated even though I never let you know. God Bless.

Lupe Alba

August 6, 2018

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

August 6, 2018

It is with great sadness that I learned of Fr. Burns death. I met him as a Freshman at MUHS in 1972. I was a fierce supporter of Richard Nixon, and Fr. Chuck of course was the ultimate George McGovern fan. We fought like cats and dogs but always kept it civil. He taught me from a very young age to be be free with thought, but be informed and educated. He taught me respect and compassion as well. I later joked with him that we both had the same ultimate goals but thought our individual chosen paths to the said goal were obviously different, but just. He was one of the most compassionate individuals I have ever had the pleasure to know. He was also a devoted counselor that helped me through some dark periods in my life more than most would know. May he bask in the glory and unconditional love of our Savior and the eternal life he so richly deserves. I look forward to our political discussions when we meet again, providing he can bail me out one last time!!

Mark Liccione

August 5, 2018

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6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Jesuit Community at St. Camillus

10201 W. Wisconsin Ave., WI

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7:30 p.m.

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