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Rev. John D. Doherty

Boston, Massachusetts

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DOHERTY, Rev. John D., CSSR 99, a Redemptorist Father, formerly at Mission Church for 30 years, died May 28, 2009 in Saratoga, NY. Born in Everett, MA, he was a son of the late Patrick and Catherine Quigley Doherty. He professed his vows 75 years ago, and served as a Priest for 70 years, assigned...

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Fr. Doherty was a very prayerful priest, he loved his ministry and loved life. He was devoted to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. He loved to play tennis and was an avid Boston Red Sox Fan and Patriots fan. He loved to read and recite poetry. He was a hospital chaplain for many years and had a special bond with the sick and infirmed giving them spiritual comfort as well as a kind shoulder to lean on. He always had a thirst for knowledge, reading every newspaper and book he could get his hands...