Fr. Benedict M. Taylor, OFM, 88, a professed Franciscan friar for 66 years and a priest for 60, died on Jan. 8 in Yonkers, N.Y.

A wake and viewing will take place on Jan. 12 at 9:30 a.m, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, 135 W. 31st Street, New York, NY 10001. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and limited seating capacity, all are strongly encouraged to participate in the Mass of Christian Burial for Fr. Benedict via livestream using this link.

He will be buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa, N.J.