Priest dies of cancer two days after ordination

[UrbScotty]

Father Scott R. Carroll, ordained a priest of the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio, on May 8, died of cancer two days later after battling the disease for some time.

Bishop Leonard P. Blair of Toledo ordained the transitional deacon a priest at his parents' home with immediate family members present. He was named associate pastor of his home parish, St. Joseph in Maumee, a Toledo suburb.

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Bishop Blair has asked that all the faithful of the Toledo diocese continue to remember Fr. Carroll in their prayers.

Fr. Carroll was due to be ordained with his classmates on June 22, but “it became clear this week that an earlier ordination might be prudent,” the diocesan vocations office said.

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/ohio-priest-dies-of-cancer-two-days-after-ordination/

[Renew Deal]

1. Sad.

At least he got to achieve his goal.

[rug]

2. Good for the bishop.

There was a man in my parish training to become a permanent deacon. He was paralyzed from the waist down when a tree fell on his car as he was bringing Viaticum to a homebound parishioner. They allowed him extra time to finish and he was ordained a deacon. The pastor installed a ramp so he could go up on the altar. He also installed an ambo which could rise or lower electronically so the Deacon could read the Gospel from his wheelchair during Mass.

I'm glad this Bishop advanced the ordination. It doubtless was great comfort to the family.

[47of74]

3. We had something similar happen here a few years ago

There was a man who had taught sociology at the local community college before deciding to follow a 40 year dream and going on to study for the priesthood. When he collapsed at a ceremony it was discovered that he had a brain tumor and it became clear that he didn't have much time left. The Bishop of Rockford, Illinois got permission from the Vatican to ordain him as a priest early so that he would be able to realize his life long dream. He moved back home to Dubuque so his mother could help take care of him until he passed away several months later.

[hrmjustin]

4. May he rest in peace and rise in glory!

[IrishAyes]

5. I'm certain he shall.