Paul-Donovan-Obituary

Bishop Paul V. Donovan

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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The Most Rev. Paul V. Donovan Kalamazoo Entered into his eternal reward on Thursday, April 28, 2011. The Most Reverend Paul V. Donovan, Bishop Emeritus of Kalamazoo, was born September 1, 1924 in Bernard, Iowa and was the fifth of nine children of Jon and Loretta (Carew) Donovan. Bishop Donovan...

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My Husband Roger and I learned of Bishop Donovan's passing just moments before the Liturgy for his funeral began (a friend from Nazareth had sent a letter with the sad news). We were able to follow the Mass on the computer. Living in Ohio, we could not attend. I began my work in Religious Education for the Diocese of Kalamazoo in 1987 and served with this wonderfully kind Bishop throughout his term as Bishop. What a blessing he was! Seeing him several times a year for Sacraments, he never...

May God's love and comfort surround his family as their loved one is called home.
With heartfelt sympathy and prayers,
Your brothers in Christ,
The Presbyteral Council of the Diocese of Lansing

I knew Paul in our years in the seminary as "Cookie". He preceded me as liturgical master of ceremonies at St. Gregory Seminary in Cincinnati. It was Paul who patiently trained me as his successor in that role in 1946. I remember him as a smiling, warm, and devout friend. Requiescat in pace.

Bishop Donovan did the service for my conformation at St.Johns in albion in 1987.

Thank you for all the wonderful acts of kindness you did for others. You are an inspiration to all of us who have been Blessed to know you. The Giddings Family

I was very Bless to be a server with you at Saint Josephs Church. You will always be in my prayers. Kathryn A. Jones

Father Paul at his ordination as a priest with his parents and sibling Sister Maureen

"He was a charitable man, a good man, a compassionate pastor. May he enjoy meeting our God face to face. He deserved it."Beatriz and Ernesto Suarez