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Paul Hart Obituary

Reverend Paul Stephen Hart, a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, died on October 30, 2022. He was 70 years of age. Father Hart was born on March 20, 1952 in New Orleans, LA to Clement C. Hart and Azelia D'Aquin Hart. He is survived by his brother Philip S. Hart, sister-in-law Judith Landry Hart, nephew Scott Hart (Kiersten), niece Teri Hart Tankersley (Brian) and great-nephews Zach Tankersley, Riley Tankersley, Matt Hart and Alex Hart as well as numerous cousins and many friends who loved him dearly. Father Hart attended elementary school at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Kenner, St. Matthew the Apostle in River Ridge and Stuart Prep. His secondary education was at St. Aloysius in New Orleans. He attended St. Joseph Seminary College in St. Benedict and Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. Fr. Hart was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of New Orleans on August 12, 1989. He served as Parochial Vicar at St. Charles Borromeo, Destrehan, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Kenner, and St. Andrew the Apostle, New Orleans. He served as both Parochial Administrator and Pastor at St. Andrew the Apostle in New Orleans. Fr. Hart's last assignment was Director of the Abbey Christian Life Center. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2022 at St. Joseph Abbey Church, 75376 River Rd., Covington. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Bagnell & Son Funeral Home, 75212 Lee Rd., Covington. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery. Donations made in Fr. Hart's honor may be made to St. Joseph's Abbey, 75376 River Rd., Covington, LA 70457. Bagnell & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. To view and sign the family guest book, please visit www.bagnellfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Nov. 4, 2022.

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Thomas Gallagher

October 4, 2024

I'm deeply distressed to read, just now, of Paul's death. I taught him at St. Ben, and I still think he was one of the finest men I encountered during the years (off and on from 1968 to 1987) when I taught there. He was remarkably thoughtful, deeply engaged in his studies, resolutely manly and Christlike in his character. He asked me, as he was about to graduate in 1985, whether he should proceed to the major seminary, and I told him he'd make a fine priest. And I'm sure he was so. May he find a place close to the throne of God!

Frances Moorman

November 8, 2022

Dear Fr. Paul,
Jim and I and our children were fortunate to have you as our pastor at St. Andrew the Apostle and our friend. Rest in peace. You have fought the good fight and God needed you to come home.
Dr. Jim and Fran Moorman and Family

Dina Burmaster

November 7, 2022

Rest in peace my friend. It was a privilege to know you. May God's glory embrace and welcome you.

C Nicole Gaither

November 6, 2022

Rest in peace, Fr. Paul. It was an honor to know you.

The Braem family

November 5, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lisa-Marie Baker

November 5, 2022

Rest in peace, Fr. Paul.

Malia Proctor

November 4, 2022

Father Paul was the Pastor at St. Andrews when I first met him. He presided over my daughter´s first communion. I will never forget his homily. It was perfect. Unfortunately, he was the Pastor when my father was murdered. But not really. He could not have brought more peace to our family at such a horrible time, especially to my mother. He was so kind. He came and check on my mother every day. He gave her comfort. We will be forever grateful for that comfort.

Francisco Davis

November 4, 2022

Fr. Paul was a wonderful retreat master and extraordinary confessor who will be missed dearly.

OP

November 4, 2022

Thanks for being there for my family, Fr. Paul! I'll never forget your homily at my grandfather's funeral!

Brenda /Jerry Landry

November 4, 2022

We will remember Father Paul´s moving sermons with his personal life experiences. He will be missed by many.

Frank Bevinetto

November 3, 2022

Well done good and faithful servant. Carolyn and I will forever be thankful for your help, your friendship, and most importantly your prayers for Rigby. We will miss you until we meet again.
Frank and Carolyn Bevinetto

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