Degroot, Reverend John Joseph Sds

1921 - 1985  (64 years)    Has no ancestors and no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Degroot, John Joseph
  Prefix	Reverend
  Suffix	Sds
  Born	22 Aug 1921	Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, USA
  Gender	Male
  Religious Vows	8 Sep 1942
  Ordained	4 Jun 1948
  Died	2 Sep 1985
  Obituary	Aft 2 Sep 1985
  FATHER JOHN JOSEPH DE GROOT SDS Born August 22, 1921 - Died September 2, 1985 Father John Joseph De Groot was born on August 22, 1921, in Escanaba, Michigan. He attended Salvatorian Seminary in St. Nazianz, Wisconsin, where he completed his high school studies and the first two years of college. In 1941, he entered the Novitiate there, and the following year he made his profession of vows on September 8, 1942. He finished his studies for the priesthood at Divine Savior Seminary in Lanham, Maryland, and Catholic University in Washington, DC, and he was ordained in St. Ambrose Chapel in St. Nazianz, on June 4, 1948. Following ordination, while continuing his studies at Marquette University in Milwaukee, he lived with the community at Mother of Good Counsel Parish and helped there when needed. In 1949, he returned to St. Nazianz, where he taught and was dean of studies. For six years, Father John was principal and teacher at Jordan High School in Milwaukee, after which he returned to St. Nazianz, as a teacher in the seminary, and also as the Superior and treasurer of the community. In 1982, he went to Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in Kiel, as associate pastor for a year, and then he ministered in the Catholic Interparish Ministry in Chilton. He died very suddenly on Labor Day, September 2, 1985, the week that the community at St. Nazianz was readying to close its doors and move the retired members to new quarters in Milwaukee. He was buried in the community cemetery on Loretto Hill. An intelligent man and a gifted teacher, Fr. John was known for his dry wit and subtle humor. Friendly and warm, he was a ready listener, a humble priest, and a gentle leader. He had returned to his baptismal name, but for many years he was known in religious life by the name "Alban."
  Reference Number	2617
  Person ID	I307496	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2018

  
  

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