Fr. Daniel Durken, OSB: RIP

Fr. Daniel Durken OSB, former director of Liturgical Press, longtime theology teacher at Saint John’s University, preacher known for his incisive wit, passed away at 6:42 pm this evening. He was 85 years old.

Daniel (Donald) Durken was born a twin (brother Dean) on Jan. 11, 1929 in Pemberton, MN.  He made profession on July 11, 1950 and was ordained on 19 May 1956.

The reception of the body and wake with evening prayer will be on April 2, Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 3:30 pm on Thursday, April 3, in the Abbey Church, with burial to follow in the Abbey Cemetery.

May he rest in peace.

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Katharine E. Harmon, Ph.D., edits the blog, Pray Tell: Worship, Wit & Wisdom.

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5 responses to “Fr. Daniel Durken, OSB: RIP”

  1. Doug Bosch

    Fr. Dan was a friend and mentor to me when I was a young Johnnie studying theology. Where can I find information regarding his funeral Mass and burial?

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      Anthony Ruff, OSB

      @Doug Bosch – comment #1:
      I will post it as soon as it is announced.
      awr

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  2. Brian Kapp

    Sending prayers and love to the monastic community…

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  3. Paul F Ford

    Such a lovely man! Such a smart, friendly, cagy man! My condolences to the community.

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  4. Dave Roy

    God Bless Fr. Dan Durken. Oh, how he will never know how he impacted my life. I spent one semester in his class on the Gospel of Luke. It deepened my faith, challenged me, and made me think differently. I laughed a lot, and was so engaged. He was a true gift.

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