OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215 ● 718.399.5990 ● FAX: 718.399.5934
E-mail: curia@diobrook.org

Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Monsignor John J. Powis, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Monsignor Powis was born on November 10, 1933 in New York, was ordained to the Priesthood on May 30, 1959, and died Wednesday September 29, 2021.

Monsignor Powis served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of the parishes of Saint Barbara (Brooklyn), Saint Sylvester (Brooklyn), and Our Lady of the Presentation (Brooklyn). He also served as Parochial Vicar of the parishes of Our Lady of the Presentation (Brooklyn), Saint Benedict (Brooklyn), Transfiguration (Brooklyn), Epiphany (Brooklyn), and Saint James Cathedral (Brooklyn). He received the honor of Prelate of His Holiness in 1986.

The arrangements are as follows:
WAKE: Saint Barbara Roman Catholic Church
                 138 Bleecker Street
Brooklyn, New York 11221
Tel: (718) 452-3660
Monday, October 4, 2021
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

VIGIL: Saint Barbara Roman Catholic Church
                138 Bleecker Street
Brooklyn, New York 11221
Tel: (718) 452-3660

Monday, October 4, 2021
7:00 PM

FUNERAL: Saint Barbara Roman Catholic Church
138 Bleecker Street
Brooklyn, New York 11221
Tel: (718) 452-3660

Tuesday, October 5, 2021
10:30 AM

BURIAL: Saint John Cemetery
Middle Village, New York

Concelebrants are asked to call the parish at 718-452-3660 to inform that they are coming.

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 his sister Katherine Powis, 453 East 14 Street Apt.#7G, New York New York 10009.

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