Rev. Michael C. Hogan

Fr. Hogan was a special servant of God. He gave my mother-in-law the sacrament of the sick just before she died last May. He asked her how old she was and when she gave her answer, he said "that's the same year I was born, it was a good year!" My mother-in-law replied "it was the best year". My mother-in-law became calm and almost jovial as he stayed and visited with her and us. He gave her the peace she needed to make the transition and ease her suffering. I am grateful for the gift...

I knew Fr Mike from Honeoye Falls many years ago. He was pastor of St. Paul of the Cross church. He was such an outgoing, inspiring ecumenical priest who was also a family friend. My children and I were communicants at St Paul. Marie C. (Freedman) Chase.

Father Hogan was a friend of our family when he served at St.Paul of the Cross Church in Honeoye Falls. Through he was elderly himself he visited both my parents when they were ill.He was a truly spiritual man and a priest who cared for others. Always a smile,a caring word,wise counsel.

I have been a "regular" at the 6:30 am Mass and Fr. Mike has become an important part of my life. His ministry was instrumental in healing me from my heart attack 4 years ago. The day after the heart attack, I was awaiting to be transported to get an angiogram. I was very unsettled and nervous about it, wondering what they'd find and have to do. Then Mike came in with the Blessed Sacramentt and gave me the Sacrament of the Sick and the blessing of our Lord upon me. At that moment, my...

I will miss the Sunday Mass jokes! What a great man. We are blessed to have known him.

Father Hogan: you were a great friend and sounding board. The thing that stands out in my own mind about Father Mike was his innate kindness. Father had a more direct and visible contact with the people of St. Mary’s in Honeoye. I wish to thank Father Mike, belatedly, for his life as a dedicated priest and as a steadfast Christian. May God bless his soul.

Father Hogan was so generous and kind to our family this year. I thank God for him; he will be missed.