REV. MICHAEL J. HIMES

REV.  MICHAEL J. HIMES obituary, Newton, MA

REV. MICHAEL J. HIMES

MICHAEL HIMES Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2022.
HIMES, Rev. Michael J. A widely respected, Catholic theologian and beloved Professor of Theology at Boston College, passed away on June 10, 2022, at the age of 75. Father Himes was a Professor of Theology at Boston College from 1993 to 2021 where his teaching, preaching, and ministry became integral to many aspects of the Boston College experience. Prior to his time at Boston College, Father Himes taught at the University of Notre Dame from 1987 to 1993 and served as Dean of the Seminary of Immaculate Conception in Huntington, NY, from 1977 until 1987. He was awarded a Ph.D. in the history of Christianity from the University of Chicago, and was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Brooklyn, NY, in May of 1972. A native of Brooklyn, he is survived by his brother, Kenneth R. Himes, OFM and his sister, Eileen M. Himes as well as his nephew, Andrew Moschner and his wife, Lauren. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Mary, née Gill. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Ignatius Church, 28 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, on Tuesday, June 14, at 10:30 am. Relatives and friends are invited and may visit with his family at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 am prior to the Funeral Mass. Interment will be private. For guestbook and condolences, please visit www.bradyfallon.com Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 617 524 0861

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January 28, 2024

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June 13, 2022

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June 13, 2022

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Michael Tomsovic

January 28, 2024

Many times would hear Michael preach at the Notre Dame Sacred Heart Basilica, then go to a student dorm Mass that night to hear the sermon again. His words were magnetic. We played racket ball at Moreau Seminary - Notre Dame. What joy, fun and wisdom Michael brought to my life.

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Peter K. Fay

June 13, 2022

It is difficult to convey in words all that Michael has meant and continues to mean to me as a teacher, mentor, and friend these past 16 years - from his talk at undergraduate orientation in July 2006 to my time as his student, teaching assistant, friend (and even roommate for a few weeks in Fall 2019). Through his classes and talks on campus, Michael gently but powerfully shaped what it meant for my friends and me to be part of Boston College and contributed greatly to the sense of magic that permeated our undergraduate experience. He modeled excellently the vocation of the theologian and continues to shape so much of my own teaching of Christian theology and ethics today in trying to convey to students the beauty, depth, and richness of the Christian tradition and the possibility and shape of living as intelligent, responsible Christian believers. Grateful for the tremendous gift of our friendship, I offer on behalf of my family my deepest, most heartfelt condolences to Eileen, Ken, and the entire Himes family as Michael's restless heart now rests in the love of the God he helped me and countless others to fall in love with.

Rev. James J. Morris

June 12, 2022

Was very saddened to learn of Michael's passing.
He was one of the most brilliant teachers I was so privileged to have at the ICS Seminary in the 1980s.
I can picture him right now running after the Risen Christ in Heaven while calling out to him,
"And ANOTHER THING!!!"

Rest In Peace, Michael...........'cause no one else up there ever will again !!!
What a GIFT you were..........to us ALL !!!

Richard Sparks

June 11, 2022

I was saddened to hear about Michael's death. He was such a vibrant, eloquent, and gentle man. His gifts as a speaker and interpreter of Augustine will long be remembered. We have been blessed by his wit and his wisdom. Fraternally, Dick Sparks

Kevin

June 11, 2022

I was a regular attendee at BC for his noon mass. He was a brilliant homilist and the attendance was always full. I am sorry for our community loss but heaven has gained a exemplary priest. Ad multos annos !

The Staff of Brady & Fallon Funeral Home

June 11, 2022

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January 28, 2024

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June 13, 2022

Peter K. Fay and family sent flowers.

June 13, 2022

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