Father Larry Borders

A series of articles by Sean Gallagher

In the weeks leading up to his death on March 27, 2004, Father Larry Borders expressed his desire to share the lessons of his life and his dying, and his journey to becoming Catholic and eventually a priest. Father Borders was pastor of St. Maurice Parish in Napoleon and sacramental minister of Immaculate Conception Parish in Millhousen and St. Denis Parish in Jennings County.

Part 1, Father Larry Borders gives students a lesson on dying - Appeared in April 23, 2004 issue.

Part 2, Father Borders' faith journey bolstered by facing turmoil - Appeared in April 30, 2004 issue.

Part 3, World travels helped lead Larry Borders home to Catholicism - Appeared in May 7, 2004 issue.

Part 4, Years of wandering led Father Borders to his calling - Appeared in May 14, 2004 issue.

Click here to see pictures taken in the last weeks of Father Borders' life

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