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A Biography of Fr. John Crossin, OSFS, by his brother Bob. 230 pages. Over 50 color photos.
A Biography of Fr. John Crossin, OSFS, by his brother Bob.
“I always looked up to John, my big brother. Pretty much everything he undertook, he excelled at. Yet, he acted just like a regular guy. He visited us often. He never forgot his family despite all his pursuits and ministries. Then, in May, 2023, he died suddenly, without much warning. The reactions of so many people to his illness with true concern was the first clue I had of the impact he had on so many.
In December, 2024, I decided to write the story of his life from a brother’s perspective. I reached out to many of his friends and they told me stories of their relationship with John. The book is a mixture of his writings and these stories and family stories. It is meant as a tribute to him as he was a very humble person.
John wrote most often about virtues. He believed in respect for all as made in the image of God. He believed this to be key to breaking down barriers and unifying and reconciling with others who are different from you. Thus, he was always willing to listen with respect to others and was open to truly considering their views. He was a very positive and hopeful person who believed unity and healing possible, whether it be amongst different faiths or factions or individuals.
For me, I can see this approach, which emphasizes building community, trust, and and living ethically, as one we need in society if we are to break down the walls we have built. It won’t be easy, but if we’re willing to do the work, I too am a man of optimism and hope, that we can build bridges, not walls. And I hope the example of my brother, John, will lead you to that conclusion too!” — Bob Crossin, November, 2025
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John Figel –
As I began to read the many wonderful memories, insights and thoughts you have presented in your book, I had to stop every chapter or two to simply enjoy my memories of John and to absorb the new elements of his life that I was only generally aware of but that you generously shared with us. So, I ended up reading the book over several days. I will read this book again and highlight many of the points you have included about John, his order and his ministry – and then I know I will come back to those highlights again and again.
You have done such a magnificent job in capturing not just the events and accomplishments of John’s life but also a very real feeling for who he was, and remains – that elicits both smiles and tears.