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Rev. Philip L. Colgan, O.S.A. (1886-1967)

Rev. Philip L. Colgan, O.S.A. entered eternal life July 29, 1967.

Philip Leo Colgan was born April 10, 1886 in Conewago, Pennsylvania to Francis and Elizabeth (Dougherty) Colgan. He was Baptized April 12, 1886 at Conewago Catholic Chapel, Conewago.

He was received into the Augustinian Novitiate June 25, 1910. He professed simple (temporary) vows in the Order of St. Augustine June 25, 1911 and solemn (permanent) vows June 25, 1914. He earned a B. A. in Philosophy from Villanova College, Villanova, Pennsylvania, in 1914. He then pursued theological studies at Villanova. He was ordained a Priest May 27, 1916.

Father Colgan's first assignment following ordination was in 1917 to Good Counsel Catholic Parish, Staten Island, New York. In 1918 he was named head of the preparatory school at Villanova College. He was transferred in 1920 to St. Mary Catholic Parish, Lawrence, Massachusetts.

He became Headmaster of Malvern Preparatory School, Malvern, Pennsylvania, in 1926. He also served as Prior (local superior) of the Augustinian community at Malvern. He was appointed Procurator (Business Manager) of Villanova College in 1928.

In 1934 Father Colgan was named Pastor and Prior at Good Counsel Catholic Parish, Los Angeles, California. In 1938 he became Pastor and Prior at St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Parish, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, where he served until shortly before his death. He died of a cerebral hemorrhage July 29, 1967.

Father Colgan is buried in the Augustinian plot at Villanova, Pennsylvania.

Memorial gifts may be made to Augustinian Guild, Tolentine Center, 20300 Governors Hwy., Olympia Fields, IL 60461-1081.