Fr. Bart Pax, OFM,
passed away on July 24, 2009
Because of Fr. Bart’s great
love for the parishioners of St. Mary of the Angels, he worked tirelessly and
fought diligently in the restoration process of our church. And because of his great
determination, St. Mary of the Angels Church opened its doors once again after
Hurricane Katrina.
As much as Fr. Bart
loved the students of St. Mary of the Angels Elementary School, he was unable
to get it reopened. However, he played a
vital role in coordinating with Catholic Charities and FEMA in the restoration of
the school building. It is now being occupied by Head Start and College Track, College &
University.
The Community of St. Mary of the
Angels will always remember Fr. Bart during Hurricane Katrina, staying behind
and opening the school during the storm as a place of last resort, saving many
lives.
We will always be grateful for the
contributions of
Fr. Bart!!