In Memory of Father Robert Stanion

NY Funeral Information

2009-03-26T22:56:00.000-07:00

Sunday, March 29
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church - 18 Trinity Plaza, Yonkers, NY 10701
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Viewing
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Vespers for the Office of the Dead
Russian Orthodox Prayers
Benediction
Eulogy

Monday, March 30
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church
8:00 am Lauds for the Office of the Dead
9:00 am Memorial Mass
11:00 am Reception at the Most Holy Trinity Parish Hall
Departure of the body to funeral home for later burial in Albuquerque, NM

Requiescat in pace - May he rest in peace ...

2009-03-25T20:03:00.000-07:00

Father Robert Stanion, CFR, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was one of our founders and had been stationed at San Juan Diego Friary in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Fr. Robert was born on April 1, 1947 in Boston, MA. He entered the Capuchins on March 18, 1966 and made his final profession on May 8, 1972. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 16, 1992. He was an expert on rocks, precious stones, herbs, flowers, cooking, saints, eastern Christianity and many other things. His holiness and Franciscan joy will always be remembered by those who knew him.

We thank you for your prayers for our dear Fr. Robert, and we ask you to continue praying for his family and the entire CFR community.

-From the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Fr. Robert Stanion

2009-03-25T19:48:00.000-07:00

STANION -- Fr. Robert Stanion, CFR, 61, one of the founding friars of the Community of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFRs), passed away on Monday, March 23, 2009, at noon in Las Vegas, Nevada. Robert Stanion was born on April 1, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts to Charles and Jean Stanion. He obtained his undergraduate degree at Fordham University in 1986 and his Master of Divinity at St. Joseph Seminary in 1992. Fr. Robert entered the Capuchin Franciscans (OFM Cap.) on March 18, 1966. He professed his perpetual vows as a Franciscan religious on May 8, 1972. Fr. Robert cofounded the CFRs in April 1987 in the Bronx, New York, and was ordained a priest of Jesus Christ on May 16, 1992, at St. Patrick's Cathedral. During his 43 years as a Franciscan religious, he served as a lay brother for 26 years, and as a priest for the past 17 years Fr. Robert is survived by his mother, Jean Stanion, as well as his siblings Dennis, James, Carol, Charlene, and Charles.

Viewing and Services will be held at San Jose Parish, 2401 Broadway Blvd SE, in Albuquerque on Thursday, March 26, 2009, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., in the main church. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. and will be followed by a Memorial Mass at 7:00 p.m. A reception will follow at St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, 820 Broadway Blvd SE. In lieu of flowers, the community kindly requests that donations be made to the CFRs for the ongoing work of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal at San Juan Diego Friary located in Albuquerque. Details can be found on the friars' website: www.cfr-newmexico.com. Thank you and may God bless you! Fr. Stanion's body will be flown to New York, where interment will take place. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.

-Albuquerque Journal Obituary

Have a Story or Pictures?

2009-03-25T14:07:00.000-07:00

If you have any stories or pictures of Father Robert Stanion that you would like to share then please leave a comment on this post with your email and I will contact you so that any stories and pictures can be posted on this blog. Thank you.

Request for photos of Fr. Robert

2009-03-24T18:18:00.000-07:00

A friend of the friars is making a DVD slideshow in memory of Fr. Robert. The slideshow will be shown at the reception after the memorial Mass on Thursday, and a copy will also be given to Father's family. If anyone would like to contribute pictures of Fr. Robert (they can be funny or serious) for the slideshow, please email them by 8 PM tomorrow evening (3/25/09) to Christian Carabajal at christiancarabajal@yahoo.com. Thank you and God bless you.

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Memorial arrangements for Father Robert Stanion

2009-03-24T17:51:00.000-07:00

You are invited to join the friars this Thursday (3/26/09) at San Jose Parish (2401 Broadway SE, ABQ, NM 87102) for a wake, Rosary, and memorial Mass in honor of Fr. Robert. The wake is from 2-6 PM, the Rosary is at 6 PM, and the memorial Mass is at 7 PM. A reception will be held after Mass in the parish hall of St. Francis Xavier Church (820 Broadway SE, ABQ, NM 87102).

Father Robert’s funeral Mass and burial will take place in Yonkers, New York. Please see www.franciscanfriars.com for the NY arrangements.

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