Fr. Ben BacinoFather Ben Bacino passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2018. He was born to Sam and Dorothy Bacino on June 10, 1948. He will be missed, not only by the many people whose lives he touched in his 43 years of priesthood, but especially by his brother, aunt, nieces and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother; father; and older brother, Charles Sam. He leaves to mourn him, his brother, Jim Bacino; his aunt, Kathy Bacino; three nieces; as well as Bacino and Zancanella cousins too numerous to mention. He gave his family such joy as they watched him grow from a mischievous little boy who loved to joke and clown around at family gatherings into a beloved priest who counseled his flock with love and compassion.

His was a very special calling from God. He attended Resurrection College Seminary in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, College of Santa Fe, Adams State University in Alamosa, and St. Thomas School of Theology in Denver. He served in so many parishes in the diocese: Alamosa, Holy Rosary in Pueblo, Walsenburg, La Junta, Ordway, Grand Junction, La Veta, Gardner, Chama, Holy Family in Pueblo, St. Leander in Pueblo, and St. Mary Help of Christians.

In addition, he served at the Correctional Facilities in Canon City and as President of the St. John Neumann School Board. He also served as coordinator for Campus Ministry, Dean of the Walsenburg-Trinidad Deanery, member of the Diocesan Financial Advisory Council, Clergy Personnel Committee, the Historic Southside Catholic Community Committee, and was a Faithful Friar and Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus.

He was a Diocesan Boy Scout Chaplain, a member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society, Sons of Italy, and of Jesu Caritas, along with being the Spiritual Advisor for the Altar & Rosary Society. He will be missed by many.

In lieu of flowers, donations in support of Catholic Education may be made in memory of Father Ben Bacino to the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Pueblo.

Online condolences made be given at tgmccarthy.com

 

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Shirts & Scarves

St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women have shirts and scarves available for their members. Stop by to see Josie Marrufo in the Parish Office or call her at 719-544-1886 (ext. 100).

Shirt prices: (S/M/L/XL $7.00)
(2XL $9.00) (3XL $11.00)
Blue Scarves: ($5.00)

Quinceanera Information

If you are planning a Quinceanera the requirements are:

  • the young lady be registered in Religious Ed and must have attended classes the year prior.
  • Must attend class with Maria Cornejo with explanation of what the Quinceanera celebration is about

Please contact the office to register 719-544-1886.

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