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Bernard Mullane Obituary
The Chancery received word Wednesday, August 7, that Reverend Bernard J. Mullane, died that morning at Holton Manor Care Facility in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Father was born on November 14, 1930 in Rockford, Illinois, to Cornelius Mullane and Sarah Harnett. Father Mullane was ordained by the Most Reverend Martin D. McNamara at St. Joseph Parish in Aurora, Illinois on May 26, 1956. Father attended St. Francis de Sales Seminary in Milwaukee, WI and later entered St. Mary Seminary in Baltimore, MD where he received a doctorate of Ministry in May of 1983. His first assignment was as Parochial Vicar at St. Mary Parish, Sycamore. He then was assigned as Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Rockford; Parochial Vicar at St. Mary, Freeport, Parochial Vicar at St. John the Baptist, Savanna; Parochial Vicar at St. Bridget, Loves Park. He was then assigned as Pastor for St. Mary Parish, Pecatonica; Pastor, St. Monica, Carpentersville. Father was then assigned as Director of Personnel & Continuing Education for Permanent Deacons as well as Pro-Synodal Judge. Father was assigned as Pastor of St. James, Rockford; Pastor, St. Andrew, Rock Falls as well as Police Chaplain for the Rock Falls Police Department. He then was assigned Pastor at St. James, Belvidere. Father Mullane retired from active ministry on December 1, 2000. He served many parishes in his retirement. Father Mullane is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Thomas and John and by his sister, Mary Frances. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 11 AM at St. Patrick Parish, 3500 Washington Street, McHenry, Illinois. After the funeral Mass interment will take place at St. James Catholic Cemetery, Belvidere, Illinois. Arrangements are being made by Belvidere Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Belvidere, Illinois.
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Fr Joseph Colletti
August 3, 2025
As always for your kindness to me and your fraternal attitude to me, God rest your soul in Eternal Happiness and Peace.
Fr Joseph Colletti
August 3, 2024
What an AWESOME and Fraternal Pastor. Enjoyed working with me very much.
Fr. Joseph colletti
August 21, 2023
My deepest sympathy on learning of the death of Fr. Bernie or BJ as we used to call him in C'ville. He was my pastor at St. Monica and I was his Associate. He was a great priest, pastor and very nice to be with and work with. He had other Associates when I arrived and then it was just He and I. He started the great diaconate program at St. Monica and produced the Second Class of Deacons for the Diocese of Rockford. I am glad to have been there with him as his Associate and glad to have known his Sister, Mary, who was a frequent visitor each weekend at St. Monica. They were very close and glad to know they were in the same Facility together. I am saddened to know of their deaths. God grant them Eternal Rest and Eternal Happiness. Requiescant in Pace.
Tim Forster
October 30, 2019
I knew him as Bernie, outside of the Church, and after he had retired. His kindness and words of wisdom will be missed. Our family will never forget him. My heart is broken.
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Vicki Rafferty Tuch
August 12, 2019
Father Mullane was a dedicated priest and a wonderful person. May he be welcomed into his eternal rest with great rejoicing.
Diane Lawe
August 12, 2019
Saddend to read of Father Mullane's passing. I remember when he was assigned to the Pro Cathedral St James of Rockford. Father Norbert Richter would gently remind parishioners that St James had a profound history in Rockford. Rest in peace Father Mullane.
Gary and Katherine Baseley
August 10, 2019
We attended many masses of Fr Mullane at St Patrick Church in McHenry. He was one of the nicest men we have ever known. Please accept our sympathy and prayers. He will be missed by many.
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