Bro. Benedict Oliver, FSC, Funeral and Viewing

August 12, 2021

Mass of Christian Burial: Bro. Benedict Oliver, FSC

Bro. Benedict Oliver, FSC, was called home to the Lord on August 11. Please see below for viewing and Mass of Christian Resurrection information.

Friends and relatives will be welcomed: 

Monday, August 16, 2021
5 - 7 p.m.
McGonigle Theater
Central Catholic High School 

Mass of Christian Resurrection will be held: 

Monday, August 16, 2021
7 p.m.
McGonigle Theater
Central Catholic High School

Viewers are welcome to tune in to Mass via live stream: 

1938 - 2021

Born John Herbert Oliver, Jr. in Philadelphia PA on 18 July 1938
Died at De La Salle Hall in Lincroft NJ on 11 August 2021

Entered the Ammendale MD Novitiate on 15 June 1956
Received the Religious Habit and Name Denis Benedict on 7 September 1956
Pronounced Perpetual Vows at Calvert Hall College High School on 17 August 1963

Assignments 

1957–1961	Elkins Park PA	La Salle College (scholasticate)
1961–1977	Pittsburgh PA	Central Catholic High School
1977–1979	Baltimore MD	Calvert Hall College High School
1979–1984	Radnor PA	Archbishop John Carroll High School
1984–1991	Philadelphia PA	Jeremy House (Formation Director)
1989	Rome Italy	CIL (1st semester)
1991–1994	Pittsburgh PA	Central Catholic High School
1994–2001	Adamstown MD	Baltimore District (Provincial/Visitor)
2001–2003	Nairobi Kenya	Christ the Teacher Institute for Education
2003–2005	Pittsburgh PA	Central Catholic High School
2005–2009	Baltimore MD	Calvert Hall College High School
2009–2017	Pittsburgh PA	Central Catholic High School
2017–2021	Philadelphia PA	Anselm Hall (resident)

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Central Catholic High School Advancement Office c/o Mr. Matthew Stoessel 4720 Fifth Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Donations can also be made securely online.

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Eternal rest grant unto him and let perpetual light shine upon him. Through the mercy of God may Bro. Benedict rest in peace. Amen.