FATHER MAURICE U. BOUCHER

Deepest condolences to the family and friends of a wonderful man. May he rest in peace. On behalf of the Romanian cyclist, Elie Dumitru, who visited from 1995 to 2006 and has only fond memories of Father Boucher. His humanity profoundly marked me, a great thank you.

We were blessed to have had Father Boucher a part of our lives. Over the years he would invite us to be with him to celebrate our wedding anniversary. He married us 52 years ago this past June. Keeping with the tradition, he invited us to his home in Highgate and together we celebrated Mass on our anniversary. He was a loyal, loving, giving, friend and spiritual leader. He always welcomed us and our family with open arms, and of course when we were leaving him he would reach into his pocket...

Farewell to a "true Man of God"Father Maurice Boucher
The following words describe him well: "Love of neighbor, grounded in the love of God, is first and foremost a responsibility for each individual member of the faithful. As a community, the Church must practice love. The Church is God's family in the world. In this family no one ought to go without the necessities of life. We contribute to a better world only by personally doing good now, with full commitment and wherever we have...

God has blessed me by knowing Fr. Boucher born raised in Champlain N.Y. Just a short ride over to shrine from across lake .No words can describe the love inside this man had anyone who knew him knows what i am talking about May his new journey be as wonderful as him.You will never be gone to me always in my heart you will stay.Always follow the life light & love. GOD bless forever!! ST. ANNES SHRINE was special because of you.

We offer our deepest sympathy. When tragedy strikes and takes the life of our loved ones, many cry out with great sorrow. Your tears are not unnoticed by the Creator of Life. Never was it his purpose for our human lives to be taken away. Although your deep pain will not easily disappear, prayer to God will bring comfort to you as you grieve. The Bible assures us God "is healing the broken hearted ones, and is binding up their painful spot." Psalm 147:3

Father Boucher was a special man--nonjudgmental, welcoming, and accepting. He baptized my niece's daughter when my niece's own church refused to do so because she was unmarried. A number of years ago a friend of mine who's Jewish and I attended one of Father Boucher's masses...we both decided he was a social worker at heart (we're both social workers). The church--and the world--need more human beings like Father Boucher. He'll be missed.

Father Boucher was truly a living saint who touched the lives of many. He married us eight years ago at the Shrine and provided us with great inspiration. We gave him a personalized autographed picture from Arnold Palmer which brought out that beautiful and reassuring smile. Now he is no doubt making many birdies, countless new friends, and reuniting with old ones in heaven. "This is the day the Lord has made" will always ring true. The Lord now has a wonderful helper to assist in making...

I FEEL SO VERY VERY BLESSED to call Rev. Maurice U. Boucher S.S.E FRIEND. We have shared many phone calls over the past year and a half. It was such a pleasure to speak with him. He was the closest man to God that I knew on this planet. Father Boucher lived what billions of men were unable to do. He gave his whole Heart, Mind, Soul and Strength to his LORD AND SAVIOR most of his entire life, He told me He gave his whole life to GOD starting at the age of 14 years old and I know he continued...

I will always remember Father Boucher as my friend, spritual consultant and beloved priest of God. My family and I visited the Shrine since we were children and we are going there now to honor our families who are now at peace in the arms of Our Lord and His Blessed Mother, Mary. I also go as a member of the World Apostolate of Fatima to honor Mary.
When my son was nearly 4 years old I brought him to see the horiffic fire of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Connception (his Daddy was a...