September 3, 2024
REST IN PEACE
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of RCWP Bishop Patricia Fresen. Patricia passed away on September 3, 2024 after being hospitalized due to a sudden illness
Rev. Dr. Patricia Fresen was born in South Africa, studied theology in Rome at the University of St. Thomas and the Gregoriana, and was then invited to join the faculty of the National Seminary in Pretoria. She later completed the Doctorate in Theology and after that she taught theology at the Catholic University in Johannesburg. However, as a direct result of her ordination to the priesthood in 2003, Dr. Fresen was forced to leave the Dominican Order, of which she had been a member for 45 years; and she had to vacate her position at Catholic University. She subsequently left her homeland to take up residence in Germany. In recent years, Dr. Fresen returned to South Africa. Ordained a bishop in 2005, Dr. Fresen ordained many women priests in Europe, Canada, the USA and South Africa. She was a well-respected conference speaker and retreat leader in all those countries.
Funeral Service
Bishop Patricia's funeral service will take place on Monday, September 9th, at 9:00am ET. Her funeral sevice can be found on the link below.
Funeral Service: https://youtube.com/live/Bg7dacgrQyA?feature=share