Fr. Norman Weslin

We just received this notification, from Tom Dixon, one of the attorneys who defended the "Notre Dame 88". Please pass along to the many people  who knew Father.

Father Norman Weslin passed away last evening very peacefully.  He spent the last few years of his earthly life bringing joy to the residents and staff of Cherry Hill Haven, a senior living facility in Traverse City, Michigan owned and run by my wife, Patti and her incredible staff, headed by Administrator Evon Ryan.  

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Around the time of the ND 88 arrests, Father was diagnosed with early stage Alzheimers.  As the disease progressed and he required placement, the Holy Spirit's divine setups kept him closely in our lives.  Even after his placement, we were able to frequently pray the Holy Rosary outside the Planned Parenthood in Traverse City, and to arrange a trip for him to be with his friends in the Washington D.C. area for a week long prayer vigil.  He also received visitors from all parts of the country... many Lambs from the Omaha area, friends from Detroit, the Upper Peninsula, and throughout the country. 

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In the last weeks of his earthly life, Father was filled with excitement and anticipation of his reunion with the Blessed Mother, his beloved wife Mary Lou, and all of his family and friends who went before him, as they accompany him into the eternal presence of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Friends from Omaha were with him at his death, and a prayer community in Traverse City kept almost constant vigil.  Even in retirement and battling the effects of Alzheimers, Father Weslin touched many lives, brought many people to Christ, and spread the joy of his faith with contagion.  

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I think Dr. Charlie Rice has said it best, "while we have been praying for him, we will soon start praying to him."  

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Father Weslin increased my faith and deepened my devotion to the Blessed Mother.  Each day, when I pray the Holy Rosary, I now include at the end of each mystery "Our Lady of Guadalupe pray for us" and the "Ave Maria"  both included in his daily devotion.  And, I  now pray the Memorare as I begin my daily travels.  His legacy in my life is much greater than these things, but he will always be with me as I continue in these devotions.

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May God bless you all, and may we all celebrate having been bestowed the grace of being in the presence of Father Norman Weslin, and pray for our own reunion with him.

Comments

[Theresa]

you bet he is going to hear from me..RIP Father..we love you!

[tom faranda]

Father was and is a great man. Father, pray for our children.

[Nancy]

Unforgettable! Fr. Weslin,those who have seen the video of your arrest will always remember your witness! Your body was frail, but your spirit was strong. Thank God for Fr. Weslin.

[Richard Cowden Guido]

A moving & worthy post for a man whose time was unworthy of him

[Laura Tellier]

We love you Father Weslin... use us to make Our Lady proud!!

[Laura Winterroth]

God rest Father Weslin and bless him for his bravery and constancy.

[Sister Mary Anne]

Father Weslin was aan inspiration and now an even a more powerful advocate for the babies. Rest in Peace dear Father.
Sister Mary Anne

[Eileen Peterson]

True story to share.

I had no idea who this priest was and was beginning to become involved in the pro-life movement.

We had six children (seven now) and need a bigger home.

We had trouble selling "the home that Jack built" in 1997.

A friend of mine, Ed Greene, told me about the West Hartford situation and the need for money for attorney's fees.

I told him that if we sold our home on our own, I would give to this Defense fund that was representing many, among them Fr. Weslin, $3,000 because that was what an agent would get.

On the first day in the newspaper, the home sold.

I knew already that this Holy Man, Priest, was a powerful spiritual warrior in this epic battle between good and evil.

Fr. Weslin, Monsignor Harrington, Cardinal 0'Connor, intercede for us so that Our Lady of Guadalupe will close down the Planned Parenthood facilities in our neighborhoods and protect our children from their predatory programs.

[Gene & Edwina Cosgriff]

GOD BLESS FATHER WESLIN. HE WAS AN EARLY PRO-LIFE CRUSADER AND WAS ONE UNTIL HE WENT TO JOIN GOD IN HEAVEN.