With much sadness and a sorrowful spirit, I was informed of the passing of Dr. James Likoudis.
A great man of superb intellect, unparalleled eloquence, and unshakable faith.
He was known to be a refined Catholic apologist/theologian and teacher, religious writer of books and articles, and a passionately inspiring orator. Dr. Likoudis truly lived what he believed. 
When I first met him in the early 90s' at a "Credo of Buffalo, chpt. of CUF" meeting, I related to him that his articles deserved to be published on the World-Wide-Web, smiling he said "You do it!". And so, I had the privilege to be the collector of his writings, and the creator and manager of his website, until now. But in doing so, I also learned much from him and from his vast religious knowledge.
Dear Jim, may your soul be received by the Lord and His Holy Mother, the Theotokos, and may He bid you to enter His eternal and everlasting Kingdom, where you will rejoice with all the Saints and Angels, and be reunited with your beloved spouse Ruth. Rest in Peace my dear friend. 
Antonio (Tony) Parisi

Dear members of the Likoudis family,

Please know of my prayers for the repose of your father, grandfather, and great-grandfather during this time of mourning. We trust in God's mercy and love.  Although I corresponded with James earlier, the first time I met him was in May of 1996 in Rome. Through his  influence, I was able to be present for several meetings with officials of the Roman Curia and also for Mass with St. John Paul II. I learned many things from James: about the history of the Eastern Churches; about the role of the laity in the Church; and about the holy Theotokos. I was honored to collaborate with him on some projects.  He was a man of prayer, humility, and mature faith.  I am so happy that Dr. Phil Blosser and I were able to recommend him to receive an honorary doctorate from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. Dr. James Likoudis will be missed, but his legacy will live on. May his noble soul rest in the  peace of the heavenly Kingdom;  in the presence of the Holy Trinity; in communion with the Mother of God; and in the company of all the angels and saints.   In Christo et Maria, Robert Fastiggi

Seeing the old St. John's Atonement Seminary building in the upper left hand corner of this photo is significant to all of us who benefitted from his work and brilliance during those years. He apparently valued those years as much as we did. 
Thank you Mr. Likoudis for your example with a life very well lived.

Dear Mr. Likoudis I will be forever grateful for the indelible effect you have had on my life through your teaching and example, beginning when I was a student of yours as a high school junior.  God truly blessed me and all my classmates when you became our teacher. May God now welcome you into Heaven to rest in peace in His presence and may He comfort your family and friends in their grief.

Sunday Mass in Chapel @ Reunion of SJAS Alumni @ Montour Falls, New York

The Guests of Honor
@ St. John’s Alumni Reunion, Refectory, 
@ Evening Guadeamus Celebration.

Masterful Teacher @ St.John’s Atonement Seminary, Montour Falls, New York

James greeting his friend Leo Cardinal Burke after the call to holiness Mass October 29, 2023 with his daughter Therese Williams by his side.

Dear Likoudis Family,
My mother, Sarah,  was thrown into 'JL's' path when greatly in need of a mentor in the battle against sex education in 1980's Buffalo-area Catholic schools. She believes it was providential, and, of course, it was. The rest is history. I was a kid during the heyday of Buffalo CUF, and I was unaware of the greatness in our midst. I still don't think I'm fully aware of Dr. Jim's influence and impact in this area and in the Catholic world. He was an intellectual giant and quasi lay emissary to the Vatican! and yet humble- so humble he became my brother's Confirmation sponsor- always, ALWAYS time for the average nobody.  He was still answering my concerned questions via email within the last year, God bless him! If there was a need, he responded. Our family loved and deeply respected him. I realize in reading his papers and articles now, how much I am a 'Jim Likoudis Catholic.'  We are eternally indebted to his example and his body of work.  He was a 'good and faithful servant,' and I'm thankful for our family's friendship with him. May God reward him richly. May God console you at this difficult time of his passing. I have a tiny online platform- Buffalo Catholic Beacon- where I do promote his work. The world needs his intellect and wisdom now more than ever, and our loss is great- but I'm so thankful we have his archived writings so sorely needed in these times. God bless and comfort all of you.
Elizabeth Zilbauer

OBITUARY

James Likoudis

11 December, 1928 – 3 September, 2024

Muehlig Funeral Chapel

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