Sixtus Julian Dies of Old Age
Brother Sixtus Julian (Finegan), the oldest member of the New York District, died on February 13. “For many years he had been an outstanding example of alertness and vigorous health.” He was born June 29, 1879, making him 83.
New York Newsletter, March 1, 1963, p. 1.
Andrew John Greevy Death Shocks
The untimely death of a young novice at Barrytown, Brother Andrew John (Greevy), shocked the entire New York District. The autopsy revealed the cause as an embolism; he was one month shy of his 19th birthday. Over 300 attended the funeral.
New York Newsletter, March 1, 1963, p. 1 and Newsletter of LI-NE, March 15, 1963, p. 2; and also his funeral card.
Emmanuel John, Teacher of Year
Brother Emmanuel John (Scanlon) was named male teacher of the year by the Catholic War Veterans of Pittsburgh.
Newsbriefs of Baltimore, January 1963, p. 1.
Bernard Flynn, Esq., AFSC
An attorney-benefactor of the Baltimore District, Bernard J. Flynn, Esq., was presented letters of affiliation (honorary membership) into the Christian Brothers at his alma mater Calvert Hall (Towson, MD).
Newsbriefs of Baltimore, February 1963, p. 5.
25 Years
Brother Columban of Mary celebrated his 25th anniversary as a Brother on January 17 at Christian Brothers Academy (Lincroft, NJ).
New York Newsletter, February 1, 1963, p. 14.
On February 2, Brother Basilian John (Director of novices, LI-NE District) celebrated his 25th anniversary as a Brother at the Narragansett (RI) novitiate. It was the first time that a solemn Mass was celebrated in the chapel there.