A hidden life.
Posted by admin on Nov 27th, 2006
Virgil Burns+
He had been a Dominican third order member, yet transferred to the Carmelites, while his wife Joel remained a Dominican. His son is a hermit priest, founder of a religious community of Carmelite hermits in Lake Elmo. He is building a wonderful monastery with individual hermitages. His community came under the auspices of the Carmelites of the Primitive Observance a few years ago.
Mr. Burns was very proud of his son. He also began a hermitage for lay retreats, which worked well with his counseling services. He helped many people through his Catholic counseling and spiritual direction. He was a very kind and compassionate man, deeply prayerful and devout, may he rest in peace. For those of you who may have missed his obituary, it is reprinted below.
Burns, Virgil A. Age 81 Of Saint Paul died at Veterans Admin. Hospital on Sat. Nov. 18th. A loving husband, father, grand & great-grandfather, and a friend to many. Veteran of the WWII Merchant Marine & US Army Korean War. Graduate of De LaSalle H.S., St. Thomas College and the U. of M. Masters in Social Work. With his wife Joel Ann, founded the ENTHEO Retreat Center at Waconia, MN. A Secular Discalced Carmelite and a member of Knights of Columbus Council # 397. Survived by: his wife Joel Ann (Ullrich); daughters Maria Ann McCoy (Larry), Theresa Burns, Madeleine Haselman (Dan), Catherine O’Sullivan (Michael), & Cmdr. Patricia Burns (John Stephen) US Navy; sons The Rev. John Mary Burns O.Carm. , & Michael (Eileen); grandchildren Joshua, Anton, Matthew, Nicholas, Benjamin, Milissa, & Jillian; great grandchildren Deja, Matai, & Briahna; and brothers Jerome & Ralph Burns. Mass of Christian Burial 10AM Friday November 24th, 2006 at THE CHURCH of ST. MARK, Dayton & Moore Aves. St. Paul. Visitation Friday at church beginning at 8:30AM prior to Mass. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Carmelite Monastery. Arr. O’HALLORAN & MURPHY 651-698-0796
Burns, Virgil A. Age 81 Of Saint Paul died at Veterans Admin. Hospital on Sat. Nov. 18th. A loving husband, father, grand & great-grandfather, and a friend to many. Veteran of the WWII Merchant Marine & US Army Korean War. Graduate of De LaSalle H.S., St. Thomas College and the U. of M. Masters in Social Work. With his wife Joel Ann, founded the ENTHEO Retreat Center at Waconia, MN. A Secular Discalced Carmelite and a member of Knights of Columbus Council # 397. Survived by: his wife Joel Ann (Ullrich); daughters Maria Ann McCoy (Larry), Theresa Burns, Madeleine Haselman (Dan), Catherine O’Sullivan (Michael), & Cmdr. Patricia Burns (John Stephen) US Navy; sons The Rev. John Mary Burns O.Carm. , & Michael (Eileen); grandchildren Joshua, Anton, Matthew, Nicholas, Benjamin, Milissa, & Jillian; great grandchildren Deja, Matai, & Briahna; and brothers Jerome & Ralph Burns. Mass of Christian Burial 10AM Friday November 24th, 2006 at THE CHURCH of ST. MARK, Dayton & Moore Aves. St. Paul. Visitation Friday at church beginning at 8:30AM prior to Mass. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Carmelite Monastery. Arr. O’HALLORAN & MURPHY 651-698-0796
