July 22, 1936 - November 18, 2010
Fr. Theodore N. Centala, O.C.D., a Discalced Carmelite Friar
and member of the Carmelite Monastery in Washington, DC, was Born to Eternal
Life on Thursday, November 18 in Takoma Park, Maryland. Over his 45 years of
priesthood, he served in various ministries, ranging from missionary work in the
Philippines to being a hospital chaplain in Elmira, NY, to many years of
involvement with numerous groups of Secular Carmelites. Fr. Theodore is survived
by seven siblings: Marie Kaszubowski of Metz, Michigan; Marcella and Sr. Johanna
Centala of Germantown, Gregory and Lawrence Centala of Monroe, Dominic Centala
of Metz, MI and Sarita Centala of Milwaukee, other relatives, the Discalced
Carmelite Friars and many friends.
Visitation will be in the Shrine Chapel at the Basilica of Holy Hill on Wednesday, December 1 from 3:30 PM until 5 PM Vespers. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Shrine Chapel on Thursday, December 2 at 9 AM, followed by burial in the Carmelite Cemetery. Memorials to the Basilica of Holy Hill would be appreciated.
Visitation will be in the Shrine Chapel at the Basilica of Holy Hill on Wednesday, December 1 from 3:30 PM until 5 PM Vespers. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Shrine Chapel on Thursday, December 2 at 9 AM, followed by burial in the Carmelite Cemetery. Memorials to the Basilica of Holy Hill would be appreciated.
Here I am with Fr. Ted in May of 2004...
