Welcome to a site dedicated to the living memory of Fr. Robert Schwenker, OMI. For those of us whom he taught, coached, married, and ministered to, let us not mourn his tragic passing, but celebrate the many wonderous moments we shared. Let us build on them and carry them forward so that we may become better Christians and inspire others in God's love.

Having undauntingly served the Lord on the mainland U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico, Haiti, The Dominican Republic and Columbia for close to 35 years, one thing is for certain- no one really knows how many lives he touched.

You are invited to share your personal stories of how Fr. Schwenker impacted your life. As well, please feel free to share any pictures, favorite memories, and antedotes. Let's make this a site that would make him smile proudly and know that, in our own ways, we will carry on his work. For it is in his passing that we are called to 'get off the bench and into the game'.

Parish Center Dedication: 10/3/04

Pictured is the former Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart convent on the grounds of Holy Angels Parish in Buffalo, NY. USA. On October 3rd, 2004 it was officially dedicated as the "Fr. Robert Schwenker Parish Center". Donations are gratefully being accepted to help complete the renovations. It will hopefully open in later this year. Donations can be made to The Fr. Robert Schwenker Parish Center, C/O Holy Angels Church, 348 Porter Avenue, Buffalo NY 14201. Listen to a snipet of a letter Fr. Bob taped back in 1977 indicating his desire to build a Youth Center at Holy Angels in Buffalo New York.

Holy Angels Reunion

Calling all Holy Angels Alumni!

A special time was had by all as some 100 Holy Angel Grammar School graduates from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's gathered on May 15th for a celebration of Mass and a Reunion party afterwards. Classmates from as far away as California, Florida, and Virginia joined together to help open the Fr. Robert Schwenker Parish Youth Center at Holy Angels. Sharing many Fr. Bob stories, laughs, and a few tears, a great time was had by all. For more information about future events, please contact  Angelo Travale, Holy Angels Director of Alumni Development.

(Note: If your church or organization is planning an event dedicated to Fr. Schwenker, please feel to write and we'll be happy to include it here!)

Upon exiting, click here to hear one of Fr. Bob's famous sayings!

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