Msgr. Michael O’Grady died Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the age of 85.
Msgr. O’Grady was born May 21, 1934 in Ireland and Ordained to the Priesthood June 6, 1958 for the Diocese of Tucson and incardinated into the Diocese of Phoenix in 1969 when the diocese was established.
Msgr. O’Grady served at St. Theresa Parish in Phoenix, Holy Cross Parish in Mesa, St. Daniel Parish in Scottsdale, Christ the King Parish in Mesa, Holy Spirit Parish in Tempe and as Rector of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral until he retired in 2005. He kept active serving the people of God in his retirement offering the Sacraments and retreats and as Chaplain for the Cursillo movement. He was a humble and generous priest who always had a heart for those in need. His great humor, demeanor and holiness will be greatly missed.
Services: Funeral Mass and burial were held in Ireland—Memorial Mass will be held Friday, August 9, 2019, 7pm at Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85017