Fr. Francis C. Brennan, S.J., baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection, was called to eternal life on Friday January 11, 2019, at Mother of Good Counsel Home in St. Louis, MO, He was 91 years old, a Jesuit for 73 years and a priest for 60 years.
Born in St. Louis, MO on September 8, 1927, he attended St. Roch’s grade school St. Louis and St. Louis University High School; St. Louis University, Marquette University and the University of North Carolina. He served both educational and pastoral roles at St. Louis University, Xavier University in Cincinnati, and various pastoral assignments throughout the country. He entered the Society of Jesus, August 8, 1945 and was ordained on June 18, 1958.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank C and Emily Brennan (née Kennedy), his sister Alice M.. and brothers Martin J., Michael K., and Anthony C. He is survived by his siblings Dennis J Brennan, Emily Maull, and Moira Brennan.
Visitation Saturday January 19, 2019 9:00 A.M. with Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 A.M., St. Francis Xavier Church 3628 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO. Interment follows at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donation may be made to the Jesuits of the Central and Southern Province 4511 West Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. Arrangements by Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary.
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