For the benefit of anyone who is desirou of attending the funeral of Msgr. Bonczewski, these are the arrangements:
Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles
Dear Monsignors and Fathers
It is our very said duty to announce the passing into Eternal Life of Reverend Monsignor William Bonczewski Monsignor Bill passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. He is survived by his brother Peter and wife Mary Bonczewski and his sister Marie and husband Jim Calko, and his nephews and nieces
Monsignor Bill was a devoted priest for over forty-five years. He served our Eparchy and parishes with unequaled dedication. His gentle spirit, warm smile, love for everyone he met, and constant prayer were a source of inspiration to all who knew him. In his passing we gained an intercessor in heaven. May God send us similar vocations to the Holy Priesthood with such zeal and devotion. I ask every priest to offer at least one Mass for the repose of his soul
The following are the Funeral arrangements:
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Reception of the body at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon at 11 AM Public Visitation 12:00 Noon until fi:00 PM Gimnaz Prayer Service 6:00 PM
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Public Visitation 9:00 AM
Divine Liturgy 11:00 AM at Saint Anthony/Saint George Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Burial to follow at Saint Mary's Cemetery.
Concelebrating Priests should be in full white vestments and should bring their own vestments. Hotel accommodations can be made at Holiday Inn Express or Hampton Inn. Austintown, Ohio
On behalf of all the Clergy, Religious and Laity of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Las Angeles, we offer our sincere condolences and prayers to Monsignor Bill's family and friends.
Christ is Risen. He is truly Risen!
Yours in Christ, A.E. Zaidar
+A/Elias Zaidan
Bishop of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles