Fr. Gary Tierney, 84, is remembered by those who knew him as a humble and kind friend and mentor to all those within his orbit.
A longtime priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit who served as a pastor, administrator, canon lawyer, vocation leader and a friend to many, Fr. Tierney passed away peacefully on Nov. 30.
“He was very bright, but he didn’t come across as intimidating because of his intellect,” said Deacon Christopher Stark, who first met Fr. Tierney when he served as pastor of Guardian Angels Parish in Clawson from 1989 to 1998. “He was a kind, gentle man who always encouraged me in my participation at parish functions and responsibilities.”
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Fr. Gary Tierney, 84, remembered as a gentle friend, encouraging mentor - Detroit Catholic
A longtime priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit who served as a pastor, administrator, canon lawyer, vocation leader and a friend to many, Fr. Tierney passed away peacefully on Nov 30 at the age of 84.
