Archives: Deceased Fathers & Brothers

Father Leo W. Sweeney, MM

Leo W. Sweeney was born on August 11, 1902 in New Britain, Connecticut After graduating from St. Mary’s Parochial School there, he was just thirteen years old when he climbed Sunset Hill for the first time to be welcomed...

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Father Joseph A. Sweeney, MM

Joseph A. Sweeney was born in New Britain, Connecticut on September 4, 1895. After attending grammar school at St. Mary’s Parish there he went to St. Thomas Preparatory Seminary at Hartford and then to St. Mary’s in...

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Brother Frederick Steinbach, MM

Brother Frederick Steinbach died at St. Teresa’s on February 13, 1991. He was in his 81st year and a Brother for over 53 years. Charles Herman Steinbach was born on May 26, 1910 in Chariton, Iowa, son of Herman Steinbach...

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Bishop John J. Rudin, MM

Bishop John J. Rudin died on the afternoon of June 14, 1995 at Phelps Memorial Hospital, Tarrytown, New York. He was 78 years old, a priest for 51 years and a Bishop for 38 years. John J. Rudin was born in Pittsfield,...

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Monsignor John Romaniello, MM

Monsignor Romaniello died on October 22, 1985 at St. Teresa’s Residence after a brief illness. He was 85 years old. Perhaps the most concise description of his life was given recently by a Regional Superior who wrote,...

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