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Rev. John F. Lehane, O.S.A. (1908-1977)

Rev. John F. Lehane, O.S.A. entered eternal life May 4, 1977.

John Francis Lehane was born July 29, 1908 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to Jeremiah F. and Helena (Donovan) Lehane. He was Baptized August 5, 1908 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Lawrence. He received the Sacrament of Confirmation May 11, 1922 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Lawrence.

He was received into the Augustinian Novitiate September 9, 1928. He professed simple (temporary) vows in the Order of St. Augustine September 10, 1929, and solemn (permanent) vows September 10, 1932. He earned a B. A. in Philosophy from Villanova College, Villanova, Pennsylvania, in 1933. He then pursued theological studies at Augustinian College, Washington, D. C. He was ordained a Priest June 9, 1936. He did additional studies at The Temple School, Washington, and at St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri.

Father Lehane's first assignment was in 1937 to St. Thomas High School, Rockford, Illinois, as a Teacher. Assignments to St. Matthew Catholic Parish, Flint, Michigan and St. Rita High School, Chicago, Illinois, followed.

Father Lehane was outside the Augustinian Order for several years, but returned to the Augustinian community in 1965. He was assigned to Augustinian Academy, St. Louis, from 1966 to 1968. He was back at St. Rita High School, Chicago, from 1968 to 1971. He was appointed Procurator (business manager) at Mendel Catholic High School, Chicago, in 1971.

He was visiting members of his family when he suffered a stroke, which caused his death May 4, 1977.

He is buried in the Augustinian Plot at St. Mary Cemetery, Lawrence.

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