In Memoriam

Beloved pastor, Father Albert Ndepachio Kileo, member of the Apostolic Life Community of Priests in the Opus Spiritus Sancti, died January 7, 2023, after a fall at the Saint Anthony of Padua parish rectory where he was pastor.  Born August 7, 1961 in Tarakea, Tanzania, East Africa to Anthony Peter Kileo (deceased) and Severa John, he was ordained a priest June 28, 1992 at Christ the King Cathedral in Moshi, Tanzania for the ALCP Community by Bishop Amedeus Msarikie. 

After several pastoral assignments in Tanzania, Father began pastoral service in the Diocese of Salt Lake City, March, 2001, at the invitation of Bishop George H. Niederauer.  Father ministered as a Parochial Vicar at Saint Joseph Parish, Ogden, then as Pastor of Saint Helen Parish, Roosevelt, where he also cared for Tekakwitha Mission on the Ute reservation. He became  Pastor of Saint James the Greater Parish, Vernal and finally pastor of Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Helper, where he died.  He also served as Dean of the Eastern Deanery for five years.

In every assignment Father Albert was known for his kindness, patience and generosity.  He assisted neighboring pastors with hospital ministry and provided Mass at area missions.  He was respected by brother priests for his fraternal care and participation in diocesan life.

Father was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Peter Kileo and is survived by his mother, Severa John, two brothers:  Benedict Anton and Daria Anton, as well as by five sisters:  Emmanuel Antoni, Aurea Antoni, Levina Antoni, Maria Antoni and Benedicta Antoni.

On Wednesday, January 18, viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Helper, Utah.  In addition, services will be held at the Cathedral of the Madeleine:  Vigil, Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM and Funeral Mass Friday, January 20, 2023 at 12:30 PM. Burial will take place in his native Tanzania, East Africa.

“Bishop Oscar Solis joins our Catholic faith community all over the world in mourning the death of a wise and holy theologian, a humble dedicated shepherd and Vicar of Christ, and encourages the faithful of our Diocese to unite in prayer that the angels lead Pope Benedict into paradise and may God grant him eternal rest and peace.”

We are saddened by the passing of Pope Benedict XVI. As theologian, bishop and pope he leaves an outstanding legacy. He will be remembered for his scholarly writings and for his outstanding life-long dedication to the Church. His decision to retire from the Papacy and loyal support for Pope Francis reflected his desire to serve the Church with an energy that was diminished only because of his age. Above all, Pope Benedict XVI was known for his patience, kindness and willingness to confront difficult challenges that he encountered. We pray that he might have the eternal rest, light and happiness he deserves.    

The Most Reverend Oscar A. Solis, Bishop of Salt Lake City                                              

Death of His Holiness, Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus

Bishop Oscar A. Solis has suggested that all of the pastors/administrators of our parishes throughout the Diocese of Salt Lake City celebrate a Memorial Mass for Pope Benedict XVI at a time most convenient for the faithful on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, January 3-5, 2023, to assist this local Church in joining the Church of Rome in raising to almighty God prayers of gratitude for the deceased pontiff.  

El Obispo Solis ha sugerido que todos los párrocos/administradores de nuestras parroquias en toda la Diócesis celebren una Misa en Memoria del Papa Benedicto a la hora más conveniente para los feligreses ya sea el martes, miércoles o incluso el jueves, del 3 al S de enero de 2023, para que nuestra Iglesia local se una a la Iglesia de Roma y eleve a Dios Todopoderoso oraciones de gratitud por el fallecido Pontifice.