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REV. WILLIAM A. GUERIN, OSFS,
Fr. Guerin, son of the late Charles and Alice Jones Guerin was born in Philadelphia in 1929. He attended St. Martin of Tours School in Philadelphia, graduated from Northeast Catholic High School for Boys in 1947, entered the Oblate novitiate and made his first profession of vows in 1948. Fr. Guerin earned a BA degree in English from Niagara University and MA in education from Catholic University. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 8, 1957 at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Wilmington, DE. Fr. Guerin taught at Harrisburg's Bishop McDevitt High School and Northeast Catholic High School, where he also served as principal. He was appointed treasurer of Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales, now DeSales University, was assistant to the Vicar for Education and oversaw the daily operations of the BLOCS (Business Leaders for Catholic Schools) Office, served on the Board of Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the Executive Board of Secondary School Department of the National Catholic Educational Assoc-iation, Board of Directors of Junior Achievement, and on the Boards of Trustees of Allen-town College of St. Francis de Sales, Neumann College, and De Sales School of Theology.
In addition to his Oblate religious community, Fr. Guerin is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 7 P.M., Thursday, March 9, at Our Mother of Consolation Church, 9 East Chestnut Hill Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118 with Visitation beginning at 4:30 P.M. Int. will be at noon on Friday, March 10, at the Oblate Cemetery, 1120 Blue Ball Road, Elkton, MD 21921.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to aid retired and infirm Oblate priests and brothers: Oblate Development Fund, 2200 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19806.
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Memories and Condolences
for WILLIAM GUERIN
Mike McKenna
February 27, 2022
Another year of having Fr G praying for all of us as he rests in heaven
Mike McKenna
February 27, 2021
Four years have already gone by and this saint is in heaven praying for all of us. At least once a year he would visit Letty and I in Ocean City and say mass at our dining room table. We would then have a small lunch and he would be off to visit someone else. A Prince of a guy and loved by all. Rest In Peace dear friend
Mike McKenna
February 28, 2020
A great friend that Ill never forget. Had the opportunity to visit his grave last year. Rest In Peace my dear friend.
Mike McKenna
February 28, 2019
Two years may have passed but rest assure Fr Guerin has never stopped praying for us. He is certainly missed but in heaven and very happy. We all loved this wonderful man.
John Libonati
March 9, 2017
Fr. Guerin was an extraordinary priest, an exceptional leader and mentor, who developed men into tremendous leaders themselves. To me, he was a special friend, a best friend. I valued his careful business advice, wise life coaching, firm spiritual direction and distinctively dry sense of humor. I will miss our talks and his company in this life, and I very much look forward to meeting him again in the next.
Dennis Fiore
March 8, 2017
What a great person and leader of men ! Taught life lessons to everyone he touched in a significant, yet unassuming manner. Selfless and persistent with a heart of gold.
Proud and honored to have been his friend.
Dennis Fiore, North '69
John Abbamondi
March 7, 2017
Father Guerin was a mentor, spiritual advisor & lifelong friends to both me & my wife. He will be sorely missed by us & all he knew him. May he rest in peace.
'72 Grad
March 5, 2017
The priest of St Francis DeSales order gave much guidance to us during our years at North, Fr.Guerin was right at the top of that list. Thank You Father, you along with all your brother priest and lay teachers taught us to do all the little things in life well.
Mike McKenna
March 5, 2017
A gentle giant has passed and heaven welcomes a new saint. He was a tireless worker till the very end and will be missed by many. May he and all the Oblates rest in peace
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