Please pray for the eternal repose
of the soul of Monsignor Patrick Perez.
We received word that he passed away this morning (November 18, 2021).
We will post further details once we receive them.
Prayers from the Raccolta
O God, Who in the ranks of the Apostolic Priesthood hast caused Thy servant to be invested with priestly dignity; grant, we beseech Thee, that he also may be joined unto the everlasting fellowship of the same Thy priests. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen. (Raccolta #599)
Incline Thine ear, O Lord, unto our prayers, wherein we humbly pray Thee to show Thy mercy upon the soul of Thy servant, Monsignor Patrick Perez, whom Thou hast commanded to pass out of this world, that Thou wouldst place him in the region of peace and light, and bid him to be a partaker with Thy Saints. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen. (Raccolta #600)
Hail Mary… Holy Mary… (3x)
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. (Raccotla, #582)
Merciful Lord Jesus, grant him everlasting rest. (Raccolta #583)
A Beloved Priest
Monsignor Patrick Perez was a good friend of Father Gruner and Our Lady’s Apostolate for more than 20 years. He was a professor of theology and liturgy with a profound knowledge of the history and development of the Roman Rite of Mass. He was fluent in five languages and an expert on the modern errors against the Catholic Faith. Msgr. Perez held a degree in Theology from the Pontifical University of Maynooth in Ireland. He served as Rector of the Institute of Christ the King seminary in Italy for a year before undertaking pastoral work in the United States. Msgr. Perez attended and spoke at many Fatima Center conferences and events. He also held events at his parish in California which drew large crowds for Our Lady’s statue and Father Gruner. He wrote many articles for The Fatima Crusader, contributed financially, distributed our material and celebrated Apostolate Masses. We are sad to see him pass away and earnestly pray that he may enjoy the Beatific Vision and perfect communion with all the saints in Heaven.