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• In Memoriam: Father Robert J. Nolan

  In Memoriam: Father Robert J. Nolan, S.A.C.

  
  

  Father Robert J. Nolan, S.A.C., died on 16 February 2026, the 63rd year of his Pallottine Religious Life and the 56th year of his Priestly Life.

   

  Father Robert J. Nolan, S.A.C., lovingly known as Father Bob, was born on July 14, 1939, in Philadelphia to the late Robert and Marie (Falvey) Nolan. He was raised as a parishioner in St. Monica’s Parish, where he attended grade school, followed by St. John Neumann High School in Philadelphia. He carried with him the values instilled by his parents — devotion, humility, and quiet strength — which would become hallmarks of his religious life and priesthood.

   

  Father Bob entered the Pallottines at the Queen of Apostles Novitiate in Sag Harbor, New York, beginning a lifelong commitment to the Society of the Catholic Apostolate. He made his consecration as a Pallottine on August 22, 1963, embracing the community’s sacred promises of chastity, poverty, obedience, perseverance, sharing of resources, and a spirit of service.

   

  He completed his undergraduate studies at Xaverian Brothers College in Maryland and pursued theological studies at the Josephite Seminary in Washington, D.C. On June 20, 1970, he was ordained to the priesthood by Camden’s Auxiliary Bishop James Schad at the St. Vincent Pallotti Chapel on the campus of Bishop Eustace Preparatory School — a place that would become central to his ministry.

   

  Throughout his priesthood, Father Bob served faithfully in parishes across multiple dioceses, including the Archdiocese of Baltimore (St. John’s and St. Jude’s Shrine), Brooklyn (All Saints), Camden (St. Joseph’s, where he served as Pastor), Newark (St. Rocco’s and Our Lady of Grace) and Rockville Centre (Sacred Heart Parish, Island Park). In every assignment, he fulfilled his promises with integrity and steadfast devotion, serving the people of God with humility and compassion.

   

  To his family, he was simply “Bob” — a loving son, brother, uncle, and great-uncle whose presence brought warmth and joy. He shared an extraordinary closeness with his sisters and was a constant at family gatherings, shore vacations, holidays, and milestone celebrations.

   

  As an uncle and great-uncle, he delighted in the simple joys of childhood — coloring on the floor, playing games, attending events, and making sure that chocolate soda mysteriously appeared in the refrigerator during his visits. He showed up for baptisms, graduations, and weddings, offering not only his priestly blessing but his wholehearted love.

   

  His family will remember his humor, generosity, artistic spirit, and unwavering loyalty. His priesthood never separated him from his family; rather, it deepened the love he shared with them.

   

  While Father Bob served many communities, Bishop Eustace Preparatory School was, for most of his life, his spiritual home. As a history teacher and chaplain, he was far more than an educator or clergy member — he was a guiding light.

   

  His homilies challenged and inspired. He had a rare gift for storytelling, weaving lessons of morality, goodness, and faith into narratives that captivated students and faculty alike. Rather than giving answers, he guided others toward discovering the truth for themselves. He was a trusted voice, a wise counselor, and a patient listener.

   

  Father Bob believed deeply in the dignity of every person. He engaged the entire community, making each individual feel seen, valued, and included. His love for history enriched his classroom, but his love for people transformed lives. He formed generations of students not only in knowledge but in character.

   

  To the Bishop Eustace community, he was a sage, a shepherd, and a steady presence. He made us better — better thinkers, better believers, better people.

   

  In his later years, Father Bob embraced a new chapter as an artist. What began as a quiet personal pursuit became yet another way he continued to teach. Through his drawings and paintings, he reminded us that life is a gift meant to be created, shaped, and shared with others. He showed that growth never stops, that new passions can emerge at any stage of life, and that beauty and faith are deeply connected.

   

  Even outside the classroom and chapel, he remained a teacher. With pencil, brush, and canvas, he expressed the same patience, reflection, and gentle wisdom that defined his religious life and priesthood. His art became another homily — one without words — inviting others to slow down, to notice the world around them, and to find God in the details.

   

  Father Bob’s life was a lesson in faith, service, curiosity, and creativity. His legacy lives on in the countless alumni, colleagues, and families whose lives he shaped. Though he has returned to the Lord he served so faithfully, his voice, wisdom, and gentle spirit will forever echo through the halls of Bishop Eustace.

   

  Services:

  A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Parish, St. Joseph’s Church, 226 French Street, Hammonton, New Jersey 08037.

   

  A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church, celebrated by the Very Reverend Dr. Frank S. Donio, S.A.C.

   

  Internment will take place immediately following the Mass at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 124 South First Road, Hammonton, New Jersey 08037.

• Bishop Announces Fall 2025 Honor Roll

  We proudly recognize our Crusaders of Distinction, students who have achieved a GPA of 3.500 or higher for the First Semester of the 2025-2026 Academic Year.

  This distinction honors their commitment to academic excellence, personal discipline, and high achievement, reflecting the values and standards of Bishop Eustace Preparatory School. We commend these students for their exceptional accomplishments. 

• Bishop Eustace Preparatory School Announces Board Leadership Appointments Following Election of the Very Reverend Father Frank Donio, S.A.C.

  Bishop Eustace Preparatory School announces that Father Frank Donio, S.A.C., has been elected Provincial Rector of the Immaculate Conception Province of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottines). In conjunction with this appointment, Father Frank will serve as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Bishop Eustace Preparatory School.

   

  Father Frank brings extensive experience in ecclesial leadership, Catholic education, and governance. He has served in numerous leadership roles, including Past President of The Catholic University of America Alumni Association; Former Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Washington Theological Union and Former At-Large Member of the Board of Directors of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men of the United States.

   

   
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