William Carl Kidwell

How I miss you Father Kidwell, what a treasure you were that was sent to us from above. You were the champion in the fight to protect the Unborn through your prayers, hard work, and pilgrimages for Life. Your constant and unwavering commitment to guide and inspire the youth and young adults through Christian Life Community for over 20 years inspired many lives. It was a great honor for me to part of (CLC) with you as our spiritual guide. It was evident to see how much you were truly loved...

Some of us in Tampa are planning a Celebration of Life for Fr. Kidwell Saturday March 15 at 11 AM at Sacred Heart Parish, downtown, where Fr. Kidwell was in residence for several years after leaving Tampa Jesuit High. It was there I met him as a student and memeber of CLC. Words cannot express the impact his life had on mine and so many more here and elsewhere. We invite all to make one last trip for Fr. Kidwell and bring your rememberances of him, pictures, etc. Please feel free to...

Dearest Father Kidwell
I'm sure you'll be missed by all that had the good fortune of knowing you. You'll forever live in our hearts!

We are sorry for your loss. we have such wonderful memories of him. He will be missed greatly.

The Kohlman Family

Father Kidwell. You will always be remembered.You kept me out of trouble in Europe in the summer of 1969.You taught me Chemistry at Strake jesuit in Houston and became a friend throught the rest of your life. You visited us often in St louis and we always felt blessed after your visits.You were the holiest man I ever knew.Janice and i will miss you. God bless you

Thank you for always being there there for us in Lourdes. You helped me with my first real confession. Thank you and God bless!

Thank you, Father, for all of your wisdom and compassion. We were blessed to have you in our lives. You made the world a better place. Please watch over us and give us the strength to follow in your foot steps. You will be truly missed. We love you.

Father Kidwell was one of the kindest, and the most spiritual, persons I have ever know. He taught my husband when he was at St. John's, and then my sons when the school was Jesuit. He also buried my oldest son when he passed away. He has always been a very special person in my life; and he is probably the only REAL priest I have ever known! Just remembering my time spent with him makes me feel content and at peace. Rest in peace, Father; and God bless.

Fr. Kidwell,

Thank you for your witness to life. We will miss you. Intercede for us so that we may continue to inspire the youth to respect and fight for the dignity of life. You are an inspiration to all of us. Fr. Kidwell, Pray for us!!!