Fr. Joseph Houston

Very fond memories of Father Joseph from Hong Kong days. He was a kind and lovely man. Sending condolences to all the family.

Sincere condolences to Kathleen,Marie,John and all the family. May Fr. Joseph's gentle soul rest in peace

I knew Fr. Joe Houston in Nanchang when teaching in a university there from 2007-2011. He encouraged all teachers of English associated with Aitece and others recruited by other means. He was a spiritual nurturer to a diversity of foreign teachers and foreign students from several lands. A learned man, he spoke to people he met on their own terms. Having mastered spoken Chinese, he communicated with citizens from various walks of life. He researched the death of a Columban missionary in the province in 1928 and was helped to locate his resting place. A nephew of the martyred priest was able to travel to China to witness the unveiling of a restored headstone. Joe Houston was liked by most people who met him in China. R.I.P.

Sorry to hear of the death of Fr. Joe. He taught me Logic and was my Spiritual adviser whilst a student in Dalgan Park. He was a kind man. My condolences to his family and Columban community. May he rest in peace. Be assured of my prayers.

Saddened to hear of Fr. Joseph's passing. Our sincere sympathy to Kathleen ,Marie, John, nieces,
nephews and extended family. Thank you Joseph for a loving heart and generous spirit to make
our world a better place - May your gentle soul now rest in Peace

This message is from your devoted Legionary friends in Hong Kong.
"We are all saddened by the news of your death Fr Joe. May you now enjoy Peace as the Lord embraces you and thanks you for your long and faithful missionary service. We also thank you for your commitment to our Legion groups here in Hong Kong China. We miss your gentle presence and guidance.
Our condolence and prayers too at this sad time to your family and our Columban friends".

Sincere sympathy to Marie and John Mooney on the death of Fr. Joe. May he rest in peace.

I taught in China for three years with AITECE and Father Joe welcomed me and put me at ease in Hong Kong. He visited me in Chongqing several times in his role as Director of AITECE. Words fail me when I try to describe the goodness he radiated to everybody. May his generous, gentle soul rest with God. My condolences go to Father Joe’s family.

Rest in Peace Joe. You were a very good man. May the Lord give consolation to your sisters, family, friends and your fellow Columbans at this sad time.

Sincere sympathy to Maree, Kathleen,& John, and extended families on the passing of Fr Joseph, may his soul rest in peace.

Fr Joseph heartfelt sympathy and condolence to your family,may the holy spirit guide you and heal your family..You have given your life to the kingdom of God and holiness with the aim of perfection and fruit for the kingdom of God.You have crossed the.🙏❤️ finish line of your scenic walk of life.Splendid light Thankyou

With deepest sympathy to Marie, Kathleen, John and all Joseph's Columban confreres.

Love is the life in the awareness of being. The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. Joe lived his life in that full awareness and may his generous soul now rest in peace

Sincere sympathy, May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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Rest in Fr Joseph condolence to family an friends