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Rev. Gerald J. Brown, C.M. Vincentian Missionary Priest
We are proud to honor Father Gerald J. Brown C.M., Vincentian Missionary Priest. Father Jerry had done numerous things during his lifetime, however his most important activity was his missionary work in the South American country of Chile. He did God's work there for over 30 years. A dedicated man guiding and teaching his flock, he worked in Missions and Mission parishes. The two parishes were: St Vincent De Paul and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Valparaiso, Chile.
A capsule review of his life shows
quite a diversity of activity.
- Eagle Scout, Mc Bride High School
- St. Louis Star-Times newspaper
- U.S. Navy 1945-1946
- Government job
- almost a Private Pilot
- Vincentian Seminary-ordained a priest in 1957
- Teaching at three seminaries
- Master's Degree in Spanish at the University of Mexico, Mexico City
- Currently he has been assigned to the United States as the pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church in Charleston, Missouri
- In addition to his pastoral duties he is teaching the Spanish language to three priests, a married Deacon and a Vincentian Brother. They all have either Spanish speaking parishioners or minister to Hispanic communities.
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