Rev. E. John HIGGINS

HIGGINS, Rev. E. John-the death of Rev. Edward John Higgins, a retired priest of the Dioceses of Saint John,  occurred unexpectedly at his residence in Fredericton on Good Friday, April 22,  2011. Fr. Higgins was born in Saint John on September 14, 1926, one of two sons of the late Edward R. and Catherine E. (Walsh) Higgins. After high school, he began studies in Classics at College Sainte Anne, Church Pointe, N.S.  Upon graduation he began formation for the priesthood in Sacred Heart Seminary, Halifax. He was ordained to the priesthood in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception by Most Rev. P. A. Bray, C.J.M, Bishop of Saint John, on May 19, 1951. He served as Associate Pastor in Holy Rosary Parish, Minto, St. Andrew's Parish, St. Andrew's, the Cathedral, where he was Director of Catholic Charities, St. Thomas University, Chatham, where he was Dan of Men. He was Administrator of St. Bonaventure's Parish, Lakeville. In 1964 he was appointed Pastor of St.
Joseph's Parish, Chipman and in 1967 he was appointed Pastor of Holy Rosary Parish, Minto, where he served for many years. In 1989 he was appointed Pastor of St. Anthony's Parish, Fredericton, from where he retired in 1992. He is survived by his brother, Dr. Brian Higgins of Saint John; one niece; and four nephews.

Resting at the Cathedral Rectory, 91 Waterloo St., with visiting on Monday from 2 to 4. Solemn Vespers will be held in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Monday evening at seven o'clock followed by visitation until nine o'clock. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery.