In Memoriam Fr. Eamon Tobin

Father Eamon Tobin was born on May 21, 1947 in Dublin, Ireland.  He is predeceased by his parents, Joanna (nee Brennan) and Edward.  He has two brothers and two sisters.  He is known as a shepherd of God’s people, a spiritual director and a man of prayer.  He died in his home today as he readied to watch the Notre Dame football game.  He was known for his spirit of evangelization and his care for the people these many years.

He served as associate pastor at St. James Cathedral; St. Joseph Catholic Church, Winter Haven; St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Altamonte Springs; and St. Teresa Catholic Church, Titusville.  He served as pastor of Church of Our Savior, Cocoa Beach before his appointment as pastor of Ascension Catholic Church in September 2001.  He was devoted to social outreach and supported the Diocese of Orlando Sister Diocese, most recently assisting with the financial costs of bridge building in the Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana.  He  became well known for his prolific writing about prayer and offered many workshops, lectures and retreats on prayer and spirituality.  He is praised for his service to the universal Church by those who have accessed his writings and books on prayer and spirituality.

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