Title

John Wenzel memorial holy card

Creation Date

1983-03-26

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Keywords

Catholic Church; Prayer; Funeral prayer cards; Ephemera; Holy cards; Memorial works

Description

Funeral prayer card for John Wenzel, 1912-1983. The front of the card contains a photograph of Father Wenzel. The back of the card contains biographical information and a prayer for the repose of his soul. The card was made by an unknown publisher. Wenzel was a professor of theology and chairman of the theology department at Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio).

Transcription

(back) In Memory of Rev. John J. Wenzel, S.J. Entered into Life November 12, 1912 Entered into the Society of Jesus September 1, 1933 Ordained a Priest June 13, 1945 Entered into Eternal Life march 26, 1983 May he rest in peace. Prayer. Grant, we beseech You, O Lord, that the soul of your servant, John, whom you honored in this life with the sacred functions of the Priesthood, may forever rejoice in the bliss of heaven. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Language

English

Type

Image

Physical Object Format

Black and white card

Item Identifier

jmc00833_01

Collection

XUA-41, Jesuit Memorial Card Collection

Recommended Citation

"John Wenzel memorial holy card" (1983). Jesuit Memorial Holy Cards. 88.
https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/jesuit_holy_cards/88

Rights

The Jesuit Memorial Card Collection is the physical property of Xavier University. U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital resource. The majority of the cards in this collection were published after 1923 and therefore may not be in the public domain. Images, text, or other content downloaded from the collection may be freely used for non-profit educational and research purposes, or any other use falling within the purview of "Fair Use". However, in order to use the digital reproductions for any other reason users must have the express consent of the copyright holder. Contact Xavier University Archives to inquire about permissions to use the digital image.

Digital Publisher

Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio). Xavier University Archives