Reverend John Michael Ryan, a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, died on January 12, 2021. He was 73 years of age. Father Ryan was born on November 16, 1948 in Templederry, Tipperary, Ireland to John and Bridget Ryan. Fr. Ryan attended elementary school in Tipperary, Ireland, and secondary school in Ennis, Ireland. He attended University College in Dublin and St. Patrick’s College in Maynooth, Ireland. Fr. Ryan attended All Hallows Seminary College in Dublin and Notre Dame Seminary and was ordained to the priesthood on May 11, 1974 in New Orleans. Fr. Ryan served as Associate Pastor at St. Louis King of France Church in Metairie, St. Rita Church in Harahan, and St. Christopher the Martyr Church in Metairie. He was Temporary Administrator at St. Jerome in Kenner, and his pastorates were at Prince of Peace Church in Chalmette, St. Anthony Church in Lafitte, and St. Gertrude Church in Des Allemands. Father Ryan leaves behind his brother Patrick J. Ryan, and sisters Patrick J, sisters Ina Martin and Ita Goff. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at 12:00 pm on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at St. Anthony Church, 2653 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Lafitte, LA 70067. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am and continue until Mass time. Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenfh.com. The Funeral Mass will be Livestreamed here:
https://www.facebook.com/St.Anthony.St.PiusXCatholicChurch
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony Church, 2653 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Lafitte, LA 70067. “Due to the current restrictions, attendees are required to practice social distancing and wear face coverings.”
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