Rev.msgr. Kavanagh
November 28, 1911 - January 20, 2010
Obituary
Rev. Msgr. Richard T. Kavanagh 98, passed away on January 20, 2010 at St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N 17th St, Beech Grove, IN 46107-1196, 317-788-6623. Richard was born on November 28, 1911 in Evansville, Indiana to Thomas Kavanagh and Delia (Fahy) Kavanagh, both originally from Galway, Ireland. His father died when Richard was two weeks old and Delia returned to Galway with Richard and his older brother, Michael, in 1913. The boys were educated in Ireland and returned to Indianapolis in 1922. Richard entered St. Meinrad Preparatory School when he was 15. He was ordained on June 2, 1936. Two years in Diocese of Denver, 1938, assistant pastor, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower), Indianapolis; 1942-1945, assistant superintendent, Cathedral High School, Indianapolis; 1943-1947, assistant director, Catholic Charities, in charge of CYO, USO and Boy Scouts; administrator, Mary Queen of Peace, Danville; chaplain, Carmelite Monastery, Indianapolis; 1945-1950, superintendent, Cathedral High School, Indianapolis; 1947-1956, archdiocesan director of CYO; 1950-1951, assistant pastor, St. Mary, Indianapolis; 1950-1952, instructor, St. Mary Academy, Indianapolis; 1951-1955, administrator, St. Michael the Archangel, Indianapolis; 1955, pastor, St. Michael the Archangel, Indianapolis; 1962, dean, Indianapolis North Deanery; pastor, St. Michael the Archangel, Indianapolis; 1965, director, Archdiocesan Purchasing Department; dean, Indianapolis North Deanery; pastor, St. Michael the Archangel, Indianapolis; 1966, archdiocesan consultor; 1967, domestic prelate; 1972, dean, Indianapolis West Deanery, board of consultors, director, Archdiocesan Purchasing Department and pastor, St. Michael the Archangel, Indianapolis; 1982, retired. Monsignor was preceded in death by his mother, Delia, in 1966, and his brother, Michael, in 1981. Survivors include nieces, Patricia McCann Kavanagh and Ellen Marie (Lynn) Albrecht; nephew, Thomas Kavanagh and several great nieces, nephews and cousins in Ireland. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Chapel at Saint Paul Hermitage (Sisters of St. Benedict), 501 N. 17th Avenue, Beech Grove, IN 46107-1196 from 1 to 3 p.m. Visitation will continue at Saint Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222 from 5 to 7 p.m., with a 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Saint Michael the Archangel Church at 11:00 a.m., with Archbishop Buechlein presiding. Visitation will be held there prior to the Mass beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Priest Circle at Calvary Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Michael the Archangel Church, Cathedral High School or St. Paul Hermitage. A special thanks to Huser Home Care and St. Paul Hermitage. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Stevens Mortuary & Family Center, 5520 W. 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46224. Online condolences may be made at: www.stevensmortuary.net
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Mimi Tuohy O'Leary
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Monsignor Cavanaugh was an integral figure in the life of my Dad, Joe Tuohy. Dad often said that Monsignor was like a second father to him. The Tuohy family will miss hearing updates about Monsignor Cavanaugh. He is now in heaven watching down upon us all. May he rest in peace.
JT
Joe Tuohy
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Monsignor Kavanagh was a great role model for hundreds of us who met him early in our careers. He was always positive and upbeat. In 1922, when he moved to Indianapolis from Galway, Ireland, he enrolled in Cathedral grade school and met Bishop Chartrand. When Bishop Chartrand first established Cathedral High School, it became quite important in the life of Father Kavanagh. That continued to be true until the day he died. It was a special privilege to know him for more than seventy years.
JO
Jim O'Mahoney
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Please add a line .. our paths had not crossed from 1946 [graduation] to 1996 .. Then it makes more sense THANKS
JO
Jim O'Mahoney
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Monsignor Kavanaugh was a saintly and practical administrator, who cared and shared with his flock. At our 50th reunion [CHS'46] he kindly recalled past O'Mahoney family disputes in a loving way - providing information totally new and healing for me. He rests now in Holy Peace.
BJ
Bill Young, Jr.
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My sympathy to his family and the parishioners of St.Michael's on your loss.
MH
Michael C. Hill
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"Carry on, Monsignor!"