Michael Kolar

Mike was a marvelous gentleman and an enthusiastic proclaimer of the Gospel of Christ Jesus. I was one year below him at St. Paul Seminary; and I still remember his joy in living...his broad smile and chuckling laughter as we walked the campus. It was my privilege to enjoy one of his retreats; years later I met Mike at the Mn Children´s Museum and we exchanged hugs. May Christ Jesus welcome Mike into the Joys of Heaven!!

Here's the whole poem https://bit.ly/3UZIcHJ really reminds me of Mike!

Mike Kolar was an inspiration to me and to many, many others. His extraordinary gift for preaching, leading and creating community was like no other I've known. I'll never forget the many times at camp throwing a football, or playing volleyball, or just goofing around. He, more than any priest, inspired me to seek ordination. Blessings to his family and those who were closest to him....I'm sure you miss him terribly. I can still hear that laugh...

He gave much to many CYC

Wonderful teaching of Jesus `s words

Mike you were a part of our family, when you sister Mary Anne married our brother Jim. We delighted in your laugh, your spirit of kindness and your love of the outside.
There were 5-6 or of us in the car, and you were driving with little heat/ well you in the front seat were roasting and the rest of us were frozen in the back. We had decided to go skiing on a frigid day in Minnesota. Well we made it to the slopes. You bombed the hills. It was quite impressive, while the rest of us were still working on our snowplow.
Thanks Mike for being this fun, gentle and loving fella. The Mullens will always remember you this way. Kathy Mullen Ryan