Rev. Paul Manning
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Rev. Paul Francis Manning of Lowell, MA died Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Lowell General Hospital.
Born in Boston, MA on June 8, 1940, the son of the late Matthew F. and Mary T. (Nee) Manning, both of whom were Irish immigrants. He was a graduate of Boston College High School with the class of 1958, he also graduated from St. John's Seminary graduating with the class of 1967. Rev. Manning was ordained June 7, 1967 by Cardinal Richard Cushing at the Holy Cross Cathedral in Boston. Fr. Manning ministry was mostly in the Lowell area with St. Peter's and St. Margaret's Churches, but included South Boston and Concord as well. He also served as Chaplin for the Middlesex Prisons from 1978 to 1982. Fr. Manning worked tirelessly to ensure that the young people received a good education. He had a special affinity for the Hispanic community which drew him to study Spanish in Venezuela and Puerto Rico to be more effective in his ministry. He was the first Chaplain for the Retarded Adult Rehabilitation Association. Fr. Manning was well known for his compassion and visited countless people at nursing homes and hospitals. He devoted much time collecting clothing for the Lazarus House in Lawrence, MA. Fr. Manning had a special place in his heart for veterans, as he ministered numerous veterans at the Princeton House in Lowell.
He is survived by a brother, Dr. James M. Manning of Boston and countless people helped by his kindness.
Visiting hours Wed. 2 to 6 p.m. Funeral Thurs. at 11:00AM from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD, with a funeral Mass at 12 Noon at St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Lowell. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell. It being Fr. Manning's wish, in lieu of flowers please make Memorials in his name to the Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com