This afternoon, “Big John” Schweisthal passed away. I have known him for many years and had him do Parish Missions for me in Dyer, Michigan City, and here in Munster.
He courageously faced his health threats through the years and even more courageously accepted what he believed was a call from God to travel in order to proclaim the Good News in as many parishes as possible through Parish Missions, retreats, and other spiritual opportunities.
He was, in many ways, an exemplar modern day apostle and I pray he receives an apostle’s reward.
Rest in peace, John, for a job well done.