Dear Brother Priests, Deacons/Subdeacons, Consecrated Men and Women,
Please see the attached Circular regarding the passing of Chorbishop John Faris' mother Goldie.
+ Gregory
Dear Brother Priests. Deacons/Subdeacons. Consecrated Men and Women:
Today we received the sad news of the passing of Goldie Bowlen Faris, the mother of Chorbishop John Faris, who died on September 17", 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband John M. Faris, and her sons Ronald and Scott. She leaves behind her six children: Chorbishop John, Connie, James, Brian, Christy and Shawn, along with her nine grandchildren.
A Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at Heart of Jesus Maronite Catholic Church, 1800 NE 6th Ct. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, on October 4 at 11 am. A second Divine Liturgy will be held at Saint George Church in Uniontown, PA, on October 8 at 11 am followed by a Mercy Meal. The graveside committal will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Heart of Jesus Church, Fort Lauderdale, FL, or Saint George Church, Uniontown, PA.
On behalf of the Eparchy of Saint Maron, Clergy, Religious and Laity, we extend to Chorbishop John and his family our condolences, and promise of prayer.
May Goldie rest in God's peace.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
+ Gregory J. Mansour
