Adios To Rev. Fr. Terence Joseph Fransz
Dear Rev. Fathers, Brothers, Sisters and Lay Faithful,
Adios To Rev. Fr. Terence Joseph Fransz
A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth (Eccl. 7:1)
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Rev. Fr. Terence Joseph Fransz
Born : 05.02.1928
Ordained : 13.05.1955
Expired : 15.03.2016
With profound grief, I condole the death of our beloved Rev. Fr. Terence Joseph Fransz, a senior Priest of our Archdiocese who died on Tuesday, 15th March at 08.30 a.m. at St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru. He was admitted to the hospital on 23.01.2016. Though he was recovering, the old age took the toll of his life.
Fr. Terence Joseph Fransz was born on 5th June 1928 at Coromandel, KGF and was baptized at St. Sebastian Church, Coromandel, KGF. His parents were the late Mr. Julian Callistus Fransz and the late Agnes Beatrice Fransz who had two children, Fr. Terence and his younger sister. He did his initial studies in KGF; St. Patrick’s School, Adyar and St. Bede’s School, Chennai. After his high school studies, he opted to become a priest. Since he was very studious and dynamic, he was sent to the Papal Seminary, Kandy, after completing his initial formation at St. Mary’s Minor Seminary, Bangalore. He was ordained a priest on 13.05.1955 at Papal Seminary, Kandy by the Most Rev. Glennie, Bishop of Trincomelee.
He served the Archdiocese for 66 years at the following places:
| 1956 | Asst. Manager | St. Germain’s High School, Cleveland Town |
| 1962 | Asst. Parish Priest | Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Halasuru |
| 1963 | YCS/YSM/YCW | St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral |
| 1967 | Asst. Parish Priest | St. Patrick’s Church, Brigade Road |
| 1968 | Asst. Rector | St. Mary’s Minor Seminary |
| 1971 | Parish Priest | Hiriyur Parish |
| 1976 | Parish Priest | Harihara Parish |
| 1981 | Chaplain | St. Philomena’s Hospital |
| 1989 | Parish Priest | St. Joseph’s Church, Solur |
| 1994 | Secretary & Chancellor | Archbishop’s House |
| 1999 | Spiritual Director | Bhakthi Bhavan (Minor Seminary) |
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Rev. Fr. Terence Joseph Fransz was a simple priest who had a great zeal to spread the Good News. Through his hard work he gave witness to Catholics and non-Catholics. He died as he lived in his faith.
Fr. Terence had a great devotion to Our Lady of Fatima. He was ordained on her feast day. He was a spiritual Director to many priests and seminarians. Priests used to come for confession from far and near to him. Whenever he met people he would say a short prayer, and send them with blessings. He always carried sacred pictures and religious articles in his pocket and would distribute them to people he had met with. Thus he was sharing Good News of Christ in his own way.
He was a prayerful person. He always carried a Rosary with him. Besides he served as Chaplain/Spiritual Director of the Catholic Nurses’ Guild and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. His services to the CNGI was indeed commendable. He was a very jovial and cheerful Person. He was friendly with one and all without any discrimination. And, therefore, everyone loved him and wished to be in his company. He was obedient to his superiors and willingly accepted any appointment. He had great love towards the poor, and never hesitated to plead on their behalf. Since he was a Rotarian, he was an active member of the Rotary Club and never failed to attend the weekly meetings. He loved travelling and wished to see new places. He was also a voracious reader and good writer. He used to publish the book-marks and have them distributed to people.
At the death of Fr. Terence Joseph Fransz, we have lost a senior priest of our Archdiocese. Let us continue to pray for the repose of his soul in gratitude to God for all the services that he had rendered to all of us in the Archdiocese.
On behalf of all of us, I express my heartfelt condolences to late Fr. Terence’s sister, relatives, friends and the fellow-Rotarians. May the Lord grant them strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss.
His Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, 16th March, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church, Richmond Road. The mortal remains of Rev. Fr. Terence Joseph Fransz will be kept for public homage at Sacred Heart Church on 16th March from 10 a.m. onwards.
All the Priests of the Archdiocese of Bangalore are requested to offer 3 Masses for the repose of the soul of Rev. Fr. Terence Joseph Fransz.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord; and let the perpetual
Light shine upon him. And may his soul rest in peace.
+ Bernard Moras
Archbishop of Bangalore