IN REMEMBRANCE: Fr. Leo Travis, C.Ss.R.
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January 17, 2022Fr. Leo Joseph Travis, a dedicated Redemptorist missionary who devoted his entire life to ministry with the poor and abandoned in Thailand, died on January 7.
Born on July 30, 1928 in Waukesha, WI, he professed temporary vows on August 2, 1949 and perpetual vows on September 2, 1952. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 29, 1954.
After second novitiate at Pine City, MN, Fr. Leo set sail for Thailand in 1956. He served in parish ministry in Viengkhuk and Nongkhai before he was elected to serve in leadership of the former Vice Province of Thailand.
He served as Vice Provincial Consultor in 1962-1973; Vice Provincial Superior in 1973-1981; Vice Provincial Consultor in 1981-1986; as a member of the Extraordinary Council in 1987-1997; and as Vice Provincial Vicar in 1997-1999. He served as director and later Deputy Head of the Ruam Rudee International School.
May this faithful Son of Alphonsus rest in the eternal peace of the Redeemer.
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