The Rev. John T. Richardson, C.M., served as president of DePaul University from 1981-93 and chancellor from 1993-2017. (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief)This article was updated on April 21 to reflect updated information for a live stream of the April 27 Mass.
Funeral services have been set to celebrate the life of the Rev. John T. Richardson, C.M.
Tomorrow, April 5, a funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at the Mother of God Chapel in Perryville, Mo., followed by the Rite of Committal in the Vincentian Community Cemetery. The services will be livestreamed on St. Mary's of the Barrens' Facebook page.
In Chicago, a memorial Mass will be held for Richardson on April 27 at 5:30 p.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1010 W. Webster Ave. It will be followed by a reception in DePaul's Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Ave., in room 120 A. Registration for the reception is available online.
A live stream of the April 27 memorial Mass will be available for community members unable to attend in person.
Read more about Richardson's life and legacy in Newsline.