Reverend James F. Kauffmann

Dear Fr. James, Thanks for your kind friendship. I still cherish your care for me durning our life in the sem.of the Atonement Friars in Washington. Also for your generous welcome to your parish and house, a few months before your departure . Thanks for your promise to come to Kerala, to our SEERI Institute, to perfect your knowledge of Syriac. We miss you. Strengthen us by your intercessions for us and for our institute. Aloho nbarek lok! May you be placed in the bosom of abraham, Isaac and...

I met Fr. Kauffman several times when visiting St. Benedict's Church in Richmond. He was a very kind and understanding shepherd. May God have Mercy on his sweet soul.

I will miss the joyfulness of this Good Shepherd. Father Kauffmann was full of love that radiated to all. He blessed my life with his presence and caring.

Always remember that gods fulfills his heartwarming promise to comfort us during our time of need. And know that you have a safety net of true friends to rely on.