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Rev Fr Robert Joseph Fox

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Birth	:	24 Dec 1927 Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	26 Nov 2009 Hanceville, Cullman County, Alabama, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Alexandria, Hanson County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.6486015, -97.7855988
Description	:	Father Robert Joseph Fox of Hanceville, Alabama, entered eternal life on Thursday, November 26, 2009, on Thanksgiving Day, at his residence. He was 81 years old. Father Fox was born in Watertown, South Dakota on December 24, 1927 to Aloysius and Susie Emma Lorentz Fox. He attended St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota for two years and then received his philosophical and theology studies at St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. (1949-1955). Father Fox was ordained by Bishop William O. Brady in St. Joseph's Cathedral in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on April 24, 1955. He was assistant pastor at St. Lawrence... Read More	Father Robert Joseph Fox of Hanceville, Alabama, entered eternal life on Thursday, November 26, 2009, on Thanksgiving Day, at his residence. He was 81 years old. Father Fox was born in Watertown, South Dakota on December 24, 1927 to Aloysius and Susie Emma Lorentz Fox. He attended St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota for two years and then received his philosophical and theology studies at St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. (1949-1955). Father Fox was ordained by Bishop William O. Brady in St. Joseph's Cathedral in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on April 24, 1955. He was assistant pastor at St. Lawrence Parish in Milbank, South Dakota, from May 18, 1955 to January 15, 1959. On January 15, 1959 he was assigned to St. Anthony's in Hoven, SD until August 1959. He was assigned to Sacred Heart Parish in Yankton until Jan. 2, 1961. He served St. Anthony's of Bristol, SD (with mission of Lily) from June 1961 until Sept. 1, 1965. He was then assigned to St. Joseph's, Mobridge until Sept. 1, 1970. In 1970 he returned as pastor to St. Lawrence, Milbank for 2 years (Sept. 1, 1970 - June 22, 1972). On June 22, 1972 he was assigned to St. Bernard's Parish in Redfield, SD for 12 years. He was then assigned to Immaculate Conception Parish in Waubay, SD for 10 months. His next assignment was to Alexandria, SD on May 8, 1985, where he was pastor for a little more than 18 years until July 1, 2003. There he built a major Marian Shrine and had national Congresses with thousands attending. The Mother Vicar of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama, learning of Father Fox's retirement, invited him to assist at the Shrine where he arrived in July 2003. For the years since then, he has offered Mass daily in the lower church of the large Shrine Church and heard confessions of the Poor Clare Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. For years, Father Fox was a columnist to the National Catholic Register. He also wrote for others, a frequent contributer for years to Our Sunday Visitor, writing often on Catechetics. Besides hundreds of articles for Catholic publications, Father Fox wrote approximately 50 books. He authored several Catechisms and prayerbooks, which each sold hundreds of thousands of copies. He directed all royalties to charity or furthering the Fatima Family Apostolate (FFA) which works for the education and sanctification of the family and individuals. After some years of other Catholic agencies printing his books, especially Our Sunday Visitor, Father founded the FFA at the encouragement of the Pontifical Council for the Laity. The FFA has continued to print his books and be a seperate entity. On December 13, 2008 the headquarters building for the Fatima Family Apostolate, known as Fatima Family Center, was established in Hanceville. The Immaculate Heart Messenger magazine, which Father Fox originated close to 25 years ago, continues to be printed. His devotion to the Mother of God is witnessed in many books and Shrines to her at Redfield, Milbank, and Alexandria, South Dakota. He is survived by a brother, Lotentz (Fran) Fox of Yankston, S.D., and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Hanceville Funeral Home. A wake will be held on Monday at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Hanceville from 3 to 8:30 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him, O Lord And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him; May His Soul, and all the Souls of the Faithful Departed, Through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen.

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Where is Rev Fr Robert Joseph Fox's memorial?
Rev Fr Robert Joseph Fox's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Alexandria, Hanson County, USA.
When did Rev Fr Robert Joseph Fox death?
Rev Fr Robert Joseph Fox death on 26 Nov 2009 in Hanceville, Cullman County, Alabama, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rev Fr Robert Joseph Fox's memorial?
Latitude: 43.6486015
Longitude: -97.7855988

Family Members:

Parent

Alois J. Fox

(1882 - 1929)

Susie E. Fox

(1892 - 1977)

Siblings

Alois F. Fox

(1915 - 1993)

Susie M. Fox Hanson

(1918 - 2005)

Peter A. Fox

(1919 - 1997)

Eugene Henry “Gene” Fox

(1921 - 2008)

Donald N. Fox

(1923 - 2003)

Lorenz Michael Fox

(1926 - 2010)

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