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Anne Wyatt
December 15, 2024 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
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Bishop Thomas J. Flanagan
SAN ANTONIO, Texas
1930 - 2019
About
DIED
October 9, 2019
LOCATION
SAN ANTONIO, Texas
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Most Reverend Thomas J. Flanagan, DD was born in Rathmore, Carbury, Co. Kildare on October 23, 1930 to Patrick and Mary Flanagan. He passed away in San Antonio on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.
On June 10, 1956, he was ordained into the priesthood at the Cathedral of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland. He was appointed monsignor in San Antonio November 29, 1989, and ordained auxiliary bishop on February 16, 1998.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Oliver and John, and sisters Maureen and Susan. He is survived by his brothers Pat and Jerome, and sister Martha.
A vigil service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m., at St. Brigid Church at 6907 Kitchener Road in San Antonio. A liturgy will be celebrated at St. Brigid’s on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m., with Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, as presider.
Funeral Mass will be held in Holy Trinity Church, Derrinturn, Carbury, County Kildare, where Bishop Flanagan was baptized, received First Communion, was confirmed, and celebrated his first Mass on June 11, 1956, following ordination to the priesthood.
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In memory of a Father
Always present in my mind
And in your prayers
Faith is rooted in belief
Yours's never floundered
Encouragement though distant
Accompanied me each day
Thoughts of your Love
Radiated my Hope
To this understanding
Your example back then
Strengthens my will with yours
Shedding baggage I put upon myself
Listening to your advice so Holy
Coming to our reunion by all God’s
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Bruce Cloud
August 23, 2022 | Wimberley, TX | Student
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Ramon Rodriguez
March 09, 2020 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | Friend
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God bless you Bishop Tom. Unfortunately I am now just finding out that you passed away. Your were wonderful priest and a family friend at St. Brigids in San Antonio. Thank you for presiding over my Erins and my wedding. You will be missed!
Jimmy McDade
December 21, 2019 | Houston, TX | Friend
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Bishop Tom was a huge part of our religious life for 45 years, he consoled us when we buried our son in 1974, baptized our youngest daughter, first communion and confirmation for both daughters, baptism for 3 grandchildren, and a constant faith giver when we needed it. We will remember Bishop Tom as one of the most wonderful human beings we've ever known.
Rest well dear friend.
PHILIP & Olga MARTIN
November 04, 2019 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | Friend
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Rest In Peace
Sandy Scott
October 20, 2019 | Seguin, TX
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A wonderful man of God, loving and compassionate. Please intercede for us.
Tony and Carolyn Valek
October 15, 2019 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
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I was Blessed with His service when He was At St Peters, we are a Big family Of Eight, he was Able to Name us Al so many Years Later, He when to a St aganes in Enda Tex , And At Midnight Mass He Held My Shoulder And Ask If We Still Had Ducks, Heloved Duck And Would Come On Sunday . He Had services For My Parents And Brother , God Bless This Priest. Joseph Willingham (s a Tex)
Joseph Willingham
October 15, 2019 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
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Bishop Flanagan was my Pastor, Spiritual Director and a wonderful friend. After I had a personal encounter with Jesus, Father Tom guided me and encouraged me to follow Him and to continue my service to Our Lord and His Church. He was truly a man of God who fought for my soul and opened my heart to God. Our many spiritual journeys together allowed me to consecrate my life to God. I love you, Father Tom, and I ask that you continue to pray for me to accomplish the spiritual mission to which...
John Martinez
October 15, 2019 | Fredericksburg, TX | Friend
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