Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Monsignor August C. Bednartz, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Monsignor Bednartz was born on September 27, 1926, in New York, was ordained to the Priesthood on June 7, 1952, and died Sunday, January 23, 2022.

Monsignor Bednartz served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of the parish of Saint Raphael (Long Island City). He also served as Parochial Vicar of the parishes of Saint Aloysius (Brooklyn), Saint Margaret (Middle Village), and Our Lady of Miraculous Medal (Ridgewood). Monsignor Bednartz served as the director of the Diocesan Priests Day Recollection, as Advocate of the Brooklyn Diocesan Tribunal, and was also a member of the Priests Senate. He received the honor of Chaplain
of His Holiness in 1989.

The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE:                           

American Martyrs Roman Catholic Church
79-43 Bell Boulevard
Bayside, New York 11364
Tel: (718) 464-4582
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

FUNERAL:                   

American Martyrs Roman Catholic Church
79-43 Bell Boulevard
Bayside, New York 11364
Tel: (718) 464-4582
Thursday, January 27, 2022
10:30 AM

BURIAL:                       

Saint John Cemetery
Middle Village, New York

 

Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord.

If you wish to send condolences, please mail to Bishop Mugavero Residence, Office for Senior Priests, 7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, New York 11362.

Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L.
Chancellor