Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Monsignor William J. Rodgers, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Monsignor Rodgers was born on May 24, 1922 in South Carolina, was ordained to the Priesthood on June 11, 1949, and died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the Queen of Peace Residence, Queens Village.

Monsignor Rodgers served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of Saint Lucy-Saint Patrick Parish, as well as Parochial Vicar of the Parishes of Saint Peter Claver (Brooklyn), Saint Benedict the Moor and Saint Patrick (Kent Ave.). He also served as Chaplain of the Queen of Peace Residence. On July 3, 1982, he was named Prelate of Honor to His Holiness. The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE:
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Queen of Peace Residence
110-30 221st Street
Queens Village, New York 11429
Tel: (718) 464-1800

VIGIL:
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
7:30 PM

Queen of Peace Residence
110-30 221st Street
Queens Village, New York 11429
Tel: (718) 464-1800

FUNERAL:
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
11:00 AM

Queen of Peace Residence
110-30 221st Street
Queens Village, New York 11429
Tel: (718) 464-1800

BURIAL:
Saint John Cemetery
Middle Village, New York

Monsignor Rodgers was a member of the Priests’ Purgatorial Society. All priests are invited to concelebrate the Liturgy. Please bring your diocesan vestments. 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. Reverend Monsignor

Anthony Hernandez, J.C.L.
Chancellor and Vicar for Canonical Affairs