Father Marie-Dominique Philippe, o.p., founder of the Community of Saint John, died peacefully on Saturday morning August 26, 2006, at the priory of Saint Jodard (France). He was being taken care of there since his stroke on July 20. He was going to be 94 years old on September 8.

Until the funeral day, the brothers and sisters kept vigil around him in the brother's chapel in Saint Jodard. The vigil was opened to all who wish to participate.

The funeral mass was celebrated on Saturday September 2 at 10:30 am at the Cathedral of Lyons. It was presided by Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, archbishop of Lyons.

In the afternoon, Father Marie-Dominique was be buried in the cimetery of Rimont, in the intimacy of the Family of Saint John (brothers, sisters and oblates).

In thanksgiving for all they have received through him, the members of the Family of Saint John entrust him to the prayer of all.

 

Message of Pope Benedict XVI

Letter of Cardinal Ricard

Funeral mass of Father Philippe

Hommage of cardinal Rodé

Biography of Father Philippe

Testimonies about Father Philippe

Publications of Father Philippe

A portrait of Father Philippe by Frédéric Lenoir

Father Philippe, philosopher for our times

Father Philippe put to the question

Pictures of Father Philippe

Video of Father Philippe's funeral mass