Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Rev. Msgr. Richard J. Loeper, Pastor
Emeritus, Holy Ghost Parish, Bethlehem, Pa., died on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Holy Family Villa for Priests, Bethlehem, at the age of 92.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Mary A. (Voelker) Loeper.
He attended...
Read MoreFather Loeper was principal at "Pius X High School" when I graduated from Pius in 1962. He was always Professional and admired by the student body. I was president of the senior class my senior year and had frequent interaction with Father Loeper, he was a true professional and I have found memories of Him!
Alexander L. Kristof
August 22, 2022 | School
Our Pius X Class of 1961 still fondly talk about you and how much we admired your intellect and demeanor--a true priest and disciple of Christ in every sense of the word. May you Rest in Eternal Peace.
Rose M Valletta Fiorot
August 25, 2019 | Pen Argyl, PA
REST IN PEACE I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU
CARLO DELLATORE
August 24, 2019 | BETHLEHEM, PA
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
carlo dellatore
August 22, 2019 | Bethlehem, PA | Friend
My condolences to your family. May God be your strength in this time of deep sorrow.
Ngo
September 02, 2017
Msgr. Loeper was absolutely brilliant and had a very dry sense of humor. I recall when I was a student at Pius X when he was Principal, I missed classes on day, but showed up to play in a basketball game that same evening. After the game I waited in the locker room until everyone had left and most of the lights were turned off. At that point I felt it was safe to exit the locker back into the gym to exit. Lo and behold at the top of the bleachers stood Msgr.in an empty gym. He beckoned me...
Frank Godino
August 31, 2017 | Nazareth, PA
My deepest sympathy to Monsignor's family. As a student at Pius X High School, I so admired his professionalism, spirituality, dedication, intellect, and, yes, at times his humor. One example is when he told Janice and me that he thought our cheering uniforms were a bit too short and that perhaps we should add some lace to the bottom. The uniforms were an inch above our knees, if that! We loved you, dear Monsignor. May you rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon you.
Rose Mary Valletta Fiorot
August 31, 2017 | Pen Argyl, PA
I am certain he was welcomed into eternal life by many who he shared the love of the Lord with over so many years. He now has the reward of his goodness. We have been praying for him now we can also pray to him asking him to ask the Lord to fill us with His love, joy and peace. Yours in Christ Joe Rock
August 30, 2017
I was sad to hear of Father Loeper's passing. He was the principal of Pius X High School when I graduated in 1962. He always showed a professionalism in running the school and I always have had fond memories of him!
Alexander L. Kristof
Pius X High School, Class of 1962
August 30, 2017