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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Rev. Felix Albert Avau, Cicm
Felix Albert
Avau, Cicm
d. Jan 30, 2017
Rev. Felix Albert Avau, Cicm's Obituary
Missionhurst-CICM Father Felix Avau, retired priest in the San Antonio Archdiocese, died January 30, 2017. He was 87.
A viewing will be held at Saint Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Poteet on Friday, February 3 beginning at 2:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Philip Benizi at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, in Poteet, Texas, where Fr. Felix was pastor for 20 years.
Father Felicien (Felix) Albert Avau was born to Theophiel and Therese Magnus Avau in Halle, Belgium, one of their seven children.
He entered the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CICM) and professed first vows on September 8, 1949. He was ordained a priest on September 12, 1954, in Scheut, Belgium.
Upon his arrival in the United States, Fr. Felix was first assigned to St. Cecilia's in Dallas, Texas, in January of 1956. Other assignments included a term in the Dominican Republic, St. Agnes and Our Lady of Good Counsel Parishes in San Antonio and then St. Mary's in Somerset, before becoming pastor at St. Philip Benizi in Poteet in 1983.
His CICM brothers wish to thank God for Fr. Felix's service and presence among them and to thank the families and communities who embraced him for their love and generosity.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Missionhurst-CICM Retirement Plan, 4651 N. 25th Street Arlington, VA, 22207.
A viewing will be held at Saint Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Poteet on Friday, February 3 beginning at 2:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Philip Benizi at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, in Poteet, Texas, where Fr. Felix was pastor for 20 years.
Father Felicien (Felix) Albert Avau was born to Theophiel and Therese Magnus Avau in Halle, Belgium, one of their seven children.
He entered the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CICM) and professed first vows on September 8, 1949. He was ordained a priest on September 12, 1954, in Scheut, Belgium.
Upon his arrival in the United States, Fr. Felix was first assigned to St. Cecilia's in Dallas, Texas, in January of 1956. Other assignments included a term in the Dominican Republic, St. Agnes and Our Lady of Good Counsel Parishes in San Antonio and then St. Mary's in Somerset, before becoming pastor at St. Philip Benizi in Poteet in 1983.
His CICM brothers wish to thank God for Fr. Felix's service and presence among them and to thank the families and communities who embraced him for their love and generosity.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Missionhurst-CICM Retirement Plan, 4651 N. 25th Street Arlington, VA, 22207.
Funeral Services for Rev. Felix Albert Avau, Cicm
Rosary
February
3
Friday
St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church
Starts at 7:00 pm
Funeral Mass
February
4
Saturday
St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church
Starts at 10:00 am
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