Fr. Sam was truly a renaissance man who found joy for 46 years as an educator, Julliard trained actor, and, most importantly, as a Roman Catholic priest.

He was present for so many of life’s “moments” for each of us: weekly Eucharistic celebrations, Confessions, weddings, funerals, special blessings, lunches, and dinners. After 60 years as a priest, most of his service in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico, there was very little he hadn’t seen or done. He loved the Church: he loved each and every one of us.

These are some photos that he shared with some recently when he celebrated his 60th anniversary as a Roman Catholic priest back in May of this year. If you have photos of you, or your family or ministry, with Fr. Sam, please upload them in the comments.

Fr. Sam will be truly missed. Funeral information will be posted here and on the website, when it is known.

Thank you, for all that you have done to spread Jesus’ love to the world.

Requiem æternam dona ei, Domine. Et lux perpetua luceat ei: Requiescat in pace. Amen.