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Rev. William L. Fink, O.S.A. (1889-1967)

Rev. William L. Fink, O.S.A. entered eternal life April 18, 1967.

William Liguori Fink was born August 29, 1889 in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania, to John J. and Mary (Shorb) Fink. He was Baptized September 1, 1889. He received the Sacrament of Confirmation November 19, 1899.

William received his elementary education at St. Joseph Parochial School, McSherrystown. After completing one hear of high school at St. Joseph, he entered the Augustinian minor seminary at St. Rita's Hall, Villanova, Pennsylvania, where he completed his secondary education.

He was received into the Augustinian Novitiate July 6, 1908. He professed simple (temporary) vows in the Order of St. Augustine July 7, 1909 and solemn (permanent) vows September 22, 1912. After one year of collegiate studies at Villanova College, Villanova, he completed his undergraduate work in Rome. He then pursued theological studies in Rome. He was ordained a Priest July 25, 1914.

From 1914 to 1923 Father Fink served at various Augustinian Parishes in the Eastern United States, including St. Mary Catholic Parish, Lawrence, Massachusetts; Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish, Hoosick Falls, New York; St. Augustine Catholic Parish, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Parish, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

Father Fink was assigned in 1923 to St. Augustine Catholic Parish, Detroit, Michigan, as Assistant Pastor. In 1932 he was named Pastor of this parish and Prior (local superior) of the Augustinian community there. In 1939 he was appointed Pastor and Prior at St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Parish, Chicago, Illinois.

He became Pastor and Prior at St. Mary Catholic Parish, Rockford, Illinois, in 1947. He was assigned in 1962 to Cascia Hall, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was appointed Prior of the Augustinian community there. He served in that position until the time of his death. He died April 18, 1967 of a heart attack.

Father Fink is buried in the Augustinian plot at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois.

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