Rev. Joseph A. Lively ’53

REV. JOSEPH A. LIVELY, Rutland, VT, died December 7, 2022. He attended Saint John Seminary in Brighton, MA, as he studied for the priesthood. He was ordained in 1957 at the Cathedral in Burlington and was assigned to parishes throughout Vermont over 45 years. One of his proudest accomplishments was his involvement in the establishment of Good Shepherd Catholic School in Saint Johnsbury. In retirement, Fr. Joe loved his “camp” in Peacham, VT, and enjoyed filling in for his brother priests when they needed to be away for the weekend. He also enjoyed hosting several pilgrimages to Europe and the Holy Land. He loved the priesthood and the people he served. He was predeceased by most of his family but is survived by several nieces and nephews.