Father Cyprian McGarvey, C.P., St. Paul of the Cross Province (1874-1953)

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Born January 26, 1874, he professed his vows on July 17, 1901 and was ordained on June 4, 1908. He was a professor and prefect of studies for twenty years, preacher, vicar, rector and provincial consultor. Many considered him to be a kind confessor especially at the St. Michael’s novena, Union City, New Jersey. When he died in 1953 he was the oldest Passionist in the province.