Danvers, Massachusetts
KERR, John Bro. CFX Of Xaverian House in Danvers, died Thursday at age 89. Former Superior General of the Xaverian Brothers and retreat director at St. Stephen's Priory Spiritual Life Center in Dover, he was a Xaverian Brother for seventy years. In addition to his brothers in religion; he leaves...
Read MoreHe was a great retreat director. He was so passionate in his work when he visited Bungoma Kenya Kenya in 2002. His retreats shaper our future to date . May God open for him the gates of eternal kingdom!
John Paul Ngeso Aketch
May 12, 2023 | Friend
I knew Brother John Kerr as Brother Lambertus when he was one of the six original brothers who founded the tradition of academic excellence at Xavier High School in Middletown, Ct. He taught Algebra I and l will always recall how he would exclaim, "fascinating" when we would arrive at the solution of an equation. For me, it was drudgery, but his good humor and patience made it bearable. He was a true gentleman and obvious intellectual who was destined for great things but he was one of the...
Michael Garemko (Xavier 67)
April 29, 2023 | School
Brother John Kerr was principal during my years at Xavier HS in Middletown,CT. The school was still in its infancy. He was an exceptional administrator who surrounded himself with competent staff. Thanks to him it has become a superb Catholic institution to this day and its alumni make their mark in many fields and professions. Thanks for all your hard work. David Morello Class of 1975 Xavier High School
David Morello
April 24, 2023
Bro. John Kerr flourished within the Xaverian Brothers Community. God bless him and may he rest in peace.
Frank Spillane
April 22, 2023 | Other
