Fr. John N. Folzenlogen, S.J.

John Folzenlogen was born in Dallas on April 29, 1935, to M.C. and Christine Hibbard Folzenlogen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings: Daniel, David, Gordon, Diane (Stanley), and Pat (Murphy). He is survived by his brother Paul and Paul’s wife Jeanie.

Father Folzenlogen devoted most of his ministerial life to the apostolate of secondary education. He spent 15 years teaching biology and theology at Jesuit High in Shreveport, Louisiana (1967-82), now known as Loyola College Prep, and for 31 years, he was a beloved Jesuit at Strake Jesuit in Houston (1982-2013), first teaching science, then in the last decade concentrating on service to students as a counselor. During this time, he also provided sacramental ministry at the school and in many churches in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

When he left Houston, he served in pastoral ministry at Xavier Jesuit Center in Denver (2013-15).

Memorial gifts may be made to the USA Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus at 4511 West Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108 or through this website.

Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ignatius Hall at Garden Villas North, 4503 Parker Road in Florissant, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. A visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the same location. The funeral Mass will be livestreamed at bit.ly/folzenlogen-funeral. He will be buried at the Jesuit cemetery at St. Charles College in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, on Wednesday, April 16, at 2:00 p.m.