Born in Brooklyn, Deacon Weir earned the rank of Chief Petty Officer with the US Merchant Marines during WWII.

Father Burke gave many a place of acceptance without saying a word. He taught us about God’s love and forgiveness, of ourselves and others.

Throughout his many years of service across numerous parishes, Monsignor McManus touched the lives of countless students, parishioners, friends, and family members administering baptisms, marriages, and funerals for hundreds, perhaps thousands.

In her almost 70 years of service, Sister Laura taught at schools throughout the Archdiocese of New York and in New Jersey.

Sister Mercille served as a teacher, parish minister, and in administrative roles at numerous schools throughout the United States during more than 50 years of service.