BROTHER JAMES TOWNSEND

May the Lord give Father Jim Rest. I think he is still working for his friends here on earth. I've been praying for disernment and somehow God has given me my answer through his story. I just hear his story today right now.. and I know he is intercessing for us. God Bless you Father James Townsend!

My mother's cousin. A nice guy. I'll miss chatting with him by phone. So sorry to hear of his passing.

The Lord is kind and merciful! Fr. Joseph talked about Brother Jim in his sermon today on EWTN and, besides myself, I know many were inspired today. There is hope for all of us. Brother Jim, Requiescat in pace!
EWTN Media Missionary

I read about Br. James from this link (http://www.capuchin.com/#!__the-friars/seniors/vstc7=5) and then I have said to myself, this is a special man, I must google about him. Top of the page was Obituary of Brother James. A life well lived.

Dear Brother Jim, You were a light in my life and a guide to heaven. May you rest in peace and love,


mary lou joseph, lancaster,pa

Deepest sympathies to all Brother Jim's family and friends.

In early 2006, I clipped a newspaper article telling of Brother Jim's conversion. I posted the clipping so that I would see it everyday as a reminder of how God really can turn the heart of someone who has different plans. Miracles like that still happen: Brother Jim's life is proof.

I still have the article and think of Brother Jim when I help with prison ministry. God's work in the heart of Brother Jim will continue to have an eternal impact in the lives of many.

You will be sorely missed Brother Jim. May you now rest in peace. I can remember our long talks while I worked at the Herman Mini Mart. You were a very good friend and listener.

"BJ", my daughters & I will never forget you! We are imagining the reunion in heaven with your family. We are remembering your visits with us - meat loaf, mashed potatoes, and cream-style corn, right? You were an inspiration to many people and a dear friend as well! the world is a sadder place without you, but oh! the joy in heaven!

My husband, Joe Tarquinio, and I had the distinct honor of traveling to Rockview for the annual St Dismus celebration and spending time with Brother Jim each year. I am certain the inmates at Rockview are heartbroken to hear of his passing. We were also blessed to have him co-celebrate our wedding 4 1/2 years ago along with Father Pete. Brother Jim always called me "Plucky"(my name is Rose) his gentleness, humor and faith was a sight to behold. How I loved our trips and meals with the crew from Erie"s Our Lady of Mercy choir. I have shared his story with the inmates I work with and I will forever cherish his book. Rest in peace and know that you have touched all of our lives and will never be forgotten..... with much Love Rose & Joe Tarquinio Erie PA

Rest in Peace my dear friend. I know you are in God's hands and reunited with your family. Our family will miss you

Rest in Peace Brother Jim.

Rest in Peace Brother James.

Br. Jim was a joy to talk too. Many times I would pick him up from the bus stop as it was snowing but he had to get out to the Waterworks to read and talk to people. My heart goes out to his Brother Friars and to any and all of those who's life he has touched. I am sure Our Lord greeted home with open arms.