LAENEN
Rev. Hendrik Laenen, O.M.I., born in Nijlen, Belgium on June 7, 1926, died at Oblate Madonna Residence in San Antonio, Texas on October 5, 2013, at the age of 87 years. Fr. Laenen entered Novitiate on September 8, 1946, in Corbeek-Loo, Leuven, Belgium and professed vows as a member of the Congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate on September 8, 1947. Fr. Laenen completed his studies in philosophy and theology at the Oblate Scholasticates in Gijzegem, Belgium and San Antonio, Texas. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 8, 1952, in San Antonio, by Bishop Gérard Mongeau, O.M.I. His first assignment was as Assistant Pastor in Kingsville, Texas. He also served as Assistant Pastor at San Alfonso Parish in San Antonio, Texas; in Tehuantepec, Oaxaco, Mexico; and at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Laredo, Texas. Fr. Laenen served as Pastor at Our Lady of Refuge in Roma, Texas; Sacred Heart Parish in Menard, Texas; Holy Family Parish in Grulla, Texas; Our Lady of Refuge in Eagle Pass, Texas; St. Joseph Parish in Eagle Pass, Texas; San Juan de los Lagos Parish in San Antonio, Texas; St. Theresa Parish in San Benito, Texas; St. Benedict Parish in San Benito, Texas; Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Sweetwater, Texas; and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Ozona, Texas. In 2003, Fr. Laenen semi-retired and ministered at St. John the Baptist Parish in Alvin, Texas. In 2012 - the 60th anniversary of his priestly ordination - Fr. Laenen retired and moved to Oblate Madonna Residence in San Antonio, Texas. In addition to his Oblate family, Fr. Laenen is survived by his sister, Lily, of Belgium. Fr. Laenen will be remembered with respect and esteem by his Oblate brothers and all the people who knew him. Funeral services will be held at Oblate Madonna Residence Chapel at 5722 Blanco Road, San Antonio, Texas, 78216. A Vigil will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Oblate Cemetery. Arrangements by:
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