BOSTON — Donan McGovern, OFM, a professed friar for 60 years and a priest for 55, died unexpectedly Oct. 12 in his room at St. Anthony Shrine here. He was 82 years old.
A wake and wake service will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 17 at St. Anthony Shrine, 100 Arch Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Oct. 18 at the shrine, followed by a luncheon in the auditorium.
Editor’s note: Biographical information about Donan will appear in the Oct. 27 issue of HNP Today.