Rev. Peter M. McGloin

Peter McGloin Obituary

Rev. Peter M. McGloin a retired priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson and pastor emeritus of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Tucson, died Monday, June 15, 2009 at age 79, in Tucson after a long illness. A native of Providence, R.I., Father McGloin was ordained on May 26, 1956, for service in the Diocese of Tucson. During his 53 years of faithful priestly ministry in the Diocese, Father McGloin served as a parish priest, as an educator and as a journalist. He was associate pastor at St. Matthew Parish in Phoenix (1956) and St. Mary Parish in Chandler (1956); teacher, assistant principal (1956-1966) and principal (1966-1968) at Seton High School in Chandler; associate pastor at St. Frances Cabrini Parish in Tucson (1968-1970); diocesan Superintendent of Catholic Schools (1968-1972); editor of the diocesan newspaper (Arizona Register, 1970-1975, and Arizona Catholic Lifetime, 1975-1977); and founding pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Parish from 1972 until his retirement in 2004. "As Catholics worldwide begin a special Year for Priests, Father McGloin's ministry in our Diocese is an inspiring reminder to us of how much priesthood matters. His service demonstrates how the pastoral ministry of a good priest has a positive and powerful impact on the lives of many people," said Most Rev. Gerald F. Kicanas, Bishop of Tucson. A Memorial prayer service will take place at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 1950 W. Irvington Place. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2009 at Our Lady of Fatima Church, with Bishop Kicanas presiding and priests of the Diocese of Tucson as concelebrants. Rev. Msgr. Jeremiah McCarthy, long-time friend of Father McGloin, will preach the homily. Burial will be at Holy Hope Cemetery. Father McGloin is survived by his brother, Robert of Cranston, R.I. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Arrangements by BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jun. 17, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter McGloin

11 Entries

kathryn godin-rhone

July 24, 2009

i was a latin student of fr. mcgloin at seton high school. he was a charater. he had a cat that he called beast. he like to play golf and wore hawiawa shirts when off duty. i glad that he was so well thought of. enjoy heaven and say hi to my father.

Ginny McGloin-Blaine

June 23, 2009

It is amazing that I found this on line tonight. I haven't seen Fr. Pete since the day he was ordained at the cathedral in Providence. I was a very young child then, but I was so moved at his ordination. I was just recently thinking about him as it was the anniversary of my Dad's death, and he would have been be one of my Dad's last living cousins. My Dad was very proud of him. I hope they are in heaven partying together. My condolences to all his loved ones.

George and Linda Carrillo

June 21, 2009

God blessed all of us who knew Fr. McGloin. He was a wonderful educated and caring priest always thanking you for you stewardship, usually with his signature sharpie.

God Bless You, Fr. McGloin, You Are Home

June 21, 2009

JUNE 21, 2009
IT WAS AN HONOR AND PRIVILEDGE TO TAKE
CARE OF FATHER MCGLOIN DURING HIS LAST
MONTHS. HE WAS ABLE TO MAKE SUCH A IMPACT ON SO MANY DURING IS LIFE. HE WILL BE MISSED MY SO MANY.

PARK AVENUE HEALTH & REHABILITATION
CENTER

June 20, 2009

I am very blessed to have known Fr. Gloin. He was the reason I been a Parishioner at Our Lady of Fatima for 34 years. He was an excellent spiritual leader and very compassionate towards his congregation.God bless such a wonderful priest.
Clara Dupnik

Violet (Vi) Charles/Guerra

June 20, 2009

I am very honored ( though saddened ) to be making this statement. I & my deceased husband ( Arthur Charles, Jr.) had been members oF O.L.O.F Parish for many years. Fr.s church was quite new at the time. I was honored to be part of the bingo workers, Choir Member many years & faithful workers. It was nice to tweek his arm if he was talking to others & continue on. He looked forward to it. What a PLEASURE it was to have known him. I lost my dear husband Art & now am Mrs. Ruben A. Guerra, of Benson, Az. Violet L. Guerra

Georgina Carrillo-Gaxiola

June 19, 2009

Fr. McGloin was an amazing person and priest. I am honored to have known him. I began attending Our Lady of Fatima as an infant & was lucky to have received all of my sacraments but baptism from Fr. McGloin. I remember when my husband & I were engaged back in 2000, Fr. McGloin would joke with me & tell me to hurry up & set the date because he may retire soon. He knew how much I wanted HIM to marry us & he did. What I loved the most about Fr. McGloin was his dedication and appreciation towards his parishioners. He was always there for you when you needed him & he was always grateful for what you did for the church. My only regret is that our daughter did not get the chance to know such a remarkable man.

Rick & Pat Durako

June 19, 2009

Father McGloin married my husband and I over 35 years ago in the home that he rented for over 3 decades from my father, James McNally. My father died a year ago and I was so grateful to Father McGloin for giving my father his last rites at hospice and his memorial service. Father McGloin was not well at that time and performed the services in a wheel chair. I think he knew that it would have made my father very happy.

You are now at home with the Lord.

Our condolences to all of Father McGloin's friends and family.

Sandra Gascoigne

June 17, 2009

My former husband and I were part of the original group that started Our Lady of Fatima parish along with Father McGloin. Our daughter was among the first to make her 1st Communion and another daughter was married there by Father McGloin. Truly a very understanding man with much insight into the human nature.
I do hope he was still enjoying an occasional golf game in his retirement. Gods blessings to all his loved ones/

Mary Medeiros

June 17, 2009

June 17, 2009

My husband and I started attending Our Lady of Fatima in 2004 close to the end of Father Mcgloin's preisthood there. We met him at one of our Fiesta's and he was a pleasure to just sit and chat with, We are glad we got the opportunity to meet and know him just for this short time.
May God Bless you his family and loved ones at this time that our Lord has called him home.

Sincerely,

Michael and Mary Medeiros

June 17, 2009

To the family of Fr. Peter McGloin,
We had the pleasure of knowing Fr. McGloin through his ministry at Our Lady of Fatima parish. He was a wonderful pastor to us and our children. His progressive attitude was refreshing to experience in such a long serving priest. He was a good and faithful servant to his people for many years. We still remember him with fondness and love. May God bless you and help you through this difficult period when you will miss your loved one so much.

Sincerely,

John and Teresa Sharpton

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