Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We share with you the news of the passing of Fr. Seán Murnan, OFM, age 82, who entered eternal life on August 25, 2025, at San Juan Diego Friary in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Fr. Seán made his simple vows on August 16, 1967; professed solemn vows on August 16, 1970; and was ordained to the priesthood on June 9, 1973. From 1973 until 2015, he faithfully served the Pueblos of Laguna, Acoma, and their missions, St. Anthony Parish in Zuni, San Lorenzo in Tinaja/Ramah, and as Chaplain for the schools of St. Anthony in Zuni and St. Joseph in San Fidel.
The Reception of the Body and Mass of Christian Burial for Fr. Murnan will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco Dr. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Albuquerque, in the friars’ plot. A reception will be held in the parish hall afterward.
We entrust our brother to the merciful love of the Lord, confident that he is welcomed into the eternal reward of heaven. We also ask God to grant comfort and peace to Fr. Seán’s family, friends, and brother priests.
Please remember Fr. Seán in your prayers.
May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
