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In Memory

Father Greg Tolaas

March 27, 1956 - September 7, 2003

He now rests in eternal peace, the same peace he
brought to so many in his life and in his ministry. We miss you, dear brother, and long to see you again.

 

A CPCSM Memory of Fr. Greg

Editor's Note: Greg agreed to give the following talk as a last-minute replacement for the late Bishop Raymond Lucker who was too ill to give his own presentation at a CPCSM-sponsored Speakers Series event on January 10, 2001, in the Hall of Angels at the Cathedral of St. Paul and Minneapolis. This brilliant and inspiring talk (26 min.) can either be viewed as a .pdf document by clicking on its title below or listened to as an .mp3 file by clicking on mp3 format* here.

Out of the Darkness, Into the Light**
The Present and Future Impact of
GLBT Ministry on the Church

By Father Greg Tolaas

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** To read or print this document, you will need to use Adobe Acrobat Reader. Directions for downloading the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software can be found by clicking here.

 

One of Greg's Poems

Source: The Philipian View: Newsletter of the Church of St. Philip              Spring/Summer 2004

Other Memories from Greg's Life

Greeting Cards created from 3 of Fr. Greg's Paintings. A pack of 8 cards consists of 3 Red Door, 3 Lilly Pad & 2 of the fella. Feel free to call the parish office (612-529-3125) to purchase boxes for $10.00 plus shipping and handling. Cards are also being sold at the University of St. Thomas Bookstore and St. Patrick's Guild.

 

Greg receiving Dignity/TC's 2001 LeMay-Smalley Service Award from Art Stoeberl (left).

Greg at a dinner celebration with his family.

 

More Information About Greg Tolaas' Incredible Hospital Stay Following His Transplant Surgery, Including a Link to His Website

 

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