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Rev. John J. Lambert, O.S.A. (1943-1994)

Rev. John J. Lambert, O.S.A. entered eternal life August 7, 1994.

John Joseph Lambert was born February 19, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to Francis C. and Virginia (Longton) Lambert. He had one sister, Mary Joan. He was Baptized March 14, 1943 at St. Carthage Catholic Church, Chicago.

He was received into the Augustinian Novitiate Septmember 3, 1961. He professed simple (temporary) vows in the Order of St. Augustine September 4, 1962 and solemn (permanent) vows September 4, 1965.

He earned a B. A. in Philosophy from Tolentine College, Olympia Fields, Illinois, in 1966. After completing his theological studies at St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, he was ordained a Priest February 6, 1971 at Augustinian Academy, St. Louis.

Father Lambert taught at Augustinian Academy, St. Louis, from 1968 to 1972. In 1972 he became Associate Pastor of St. Augustine Church, Detroit, Michigan. From 1973 to 1975, he taught at St. Rita High School, Chicago.

From 1975 to 1985, he filled several posts for the Augustinian Midwest Province. These included Province Vocations Director, Director of the Augustinian Associates Program and Foreign Missions Procurator. At the same time he served as a Counselor at Marian Catholic High School, Chicago Heights, Illinois.

In 1985 Father Lambert ws appointed Pastor of St. Clare of Montefalco Parish, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. In 1989 he was assigned to Providence Catholic High School, New Lenox, Illinois, as a Counselor. He joined the faculty of Bishop McNamara High School, Kankakee, Illinois, in 1990.

He became Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Gainesville, Texas, in 1993.

Father Lambert died August 7, 1994, after suffering a heart attack.

Father Lambert is remembered for his easy-going and cheerful personality, the hallmarks of his Augustinian religious life.

He 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.