Rev. William Lion

Fr. Bill was so relaxed about things. He once heard my confession walking down Michigan ave, so caring and pastoral. Bless him!

Found myself, yesterday in Chicago, walking the streets around Holy Name Cathedral remembering visiting Bill in that area of Chicago. Offered a prayer for him and other priests. Bill was ordained in spring of 1958, what a wonderful class. Cardinal Egan from New York City was one, several others bishops. Bless you Fr. Bill and your class! God give you rest. My parents are buried at St. Mary's, Justice Il.

Fr. Lion was a great mentor for us young altar boys at Holy Ghost church in South Holland back the early 1960s.

Still remember his good humor.
May he Rest In Peace.

God bless you Fr. Lion! You were one of the greats from your ordination class of 58. Rest in peace, you with your other classmates Don Meehling,Springfield and Cardinal Egan of New York!

Rest in Peace Father Lion! You will always have a special place in my heart for giving such a wonderful sermon when you married us. Both Arnie and I live by your words and have for the past 25 years. We really have a blessed marriage and it all started with your blessing. I am forever grateful to you.

Deepest Condolences Patricia Carr, Palos Heights

Back in the 70's I spent considerable time in Springfield representing (IHA)all the hospitals in Illinois. Father Bill and sidekick Father Quinn opened an office just upstairs in the St. George Building. We spent hours, days, and even weeks addressing issues. Father Bill was great, terrific personality, sense of humor--superb representative of the Conference. You have my deepest sympathy!

Father Lion was our favorite at Holy Ghost Church in South Holland. He baptized our son. A Wonderful person to have had in our lives. We truly missed him when he left. Rest in peace.

What a wonderful person and priest to know. The world needs more priests like him.
Frank & Bernadine Nash