08/19/2026
We are saddened to share the news of Fr. Kissane's passing, former pastor of St. Barbara Church.
The Reverend Father Maurice Joseph Kissane, Jr., 88, of Cassopolis, formerly of Chicago, died peacefully Thursday, August 13, 2026.
His life began May 9, 1938 in Oak Park, Illinois the oldest of three children born to Maurice and Genevieve Kissane, Sr.
Father Maurice was ordained in 1964 as a Roman Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Chicago, Illinois.
He was born in Chicago and attended St. Mel-Holy Ghost School, Quigley Preparatory Seminary and the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary.
He was associate pastor of St. Malachy (1964-1967); associate pastor and pastor of Our Lady of Solace (1967-1985); administrator of Sacred Heart (May Street) (1983-1985); associate pastor and administrator of St. Giles, Oak Park (1985-1991); associate pastor of St. Cletus, LaGrange (1991); pastor of St. Barbara, Brookfield (1991-2003); associate pastor of St. Symphorosa (2004-2005); and pastor of Queen of Apostles, Riverdale (2005-2009).
He was also a member of the Presbyteral Council (1979-1985), including two years as secretary, and a dean in Vicariate IV.
Lying in State
Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St. Barbara Church
Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, August 21, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Barbara Church
Interment
Father Maurice will be laid to rest beside his parents in Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois.
Obituary: https://www.wagnercares.com/obituary/TheReverendFatherMaurice-KissaneJr
