Mass of Christian Burial for Fr. Michael Patella, OSB
Father Michael died on 15 July 2025 in the Abbey Health Center. He is survived by his twin sister, Francine, and her husband, Keith Ryan, Rochester, NY, his nephew, Aaron Patella Ryan, his niece, Kiri Patella Ryan, and the community of Saint John’s Abbey. The monks, family, and friends will receive the body on Thursday, July 17, at 7:00 pm and celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial for Father Michael on Friday, July 18, at 10:00 am in the Saint John’s Abbey and University Church, with interment in the Abbey Cemetery. The service will be live-streamed at YouTube.com/SaintJohnsAbbey.