Fr. John Reynolds
Born 1858, Ireland
Ordained May 30, 1890
Died June 30, 1924 Los Angeles

Rev. Chancellor, Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin, Bishop’s House, Carlow, Ireland:
“In reply to your recent letter, I have found the following information re. Fr. John Reynolds. The source of this information is “Carlow College 1793-1993” which was a listing of ordained students and teaching staff of St. Patrick’s College, Carlow compiled by Fr. John McEvoy (vice president of the College).”

REYNOLDS, John, Educated in Carlow 1885-1890, ordained in 1890 for Los Angeles, Died 30-06-1924

Sister Rose Marie, Isp, Little Sisters of the Poor, San Pedro, CA
“In response to your request for information about Rev. John Reynolds, I regret to inform you that we were not able to find much. We found the following information in our Foundation Book”:

“On June 30, 1924, we awaited our chaplain for Mass when the “servant” called us. In his unfathomable designs, the Divine Master had called Rev. John Reynolds to himself. The sudden death of our chaplain was sad news for the residents. After informing the Bishop, he made the funeral arrangements. The Funeral was in our chapel on July 2nd. The Bishop celebrated the Mass that was sung by several Priests. Many religious and visitors attended the service. The Bishop also went to the cemetery. Numberless prayers were offered for the repose of the soul of Fr. John. He is much regretted by our residents.”

Los Angeles Times
July 1, 1924 Deaths
REYNOLDS, June 30, Rev. John Reynolds. Solemn Pontifical Mass of Requiem, Wednesday, July 2, at 10 o’clock, in the chapel of the Home for the Aged of the Little Sisters of the Poor. 2700 East First St. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Robert Sharp & Son, Directors.

San Diego City and County Directory
1914 St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, w s 4th av bet 18th and 19th, Rev. Father John R. Reynolds pastor, r 6th av nw cor 20th
1915 St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, w s 4th av bet 18th and 19th, Rev. Father John R. Reynolds pastor, r 6th av nw cor 20th
1916 St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, w s 4th bet 18th and 19th, Rev Father John R Reynolds pastor, r 6th av nw cor 20th
1917 St Anthony’s Catholic Church, w s 4th bet 18th and 19th, Rev Father John R Reynolds pastor, r Hotel Hamann
1918 St Anthony’s Catholic Church, w s 4th bet 18th and 19th, Rev Father John R Reynolds pastor, r Hotel Hamann

Official Catholic Directory (P. J. Kenedy & Sons, New York)
Attached

The Tidings

August 9, 1912
Our Local Parishes
HUNTINGTON BEACH – Tenth and Orange. Rev. J. Reynolds, rector. Mass on Sunday at 9:15.

October 31, 1913
Our Local Parishes
HUNTINGTON BEACH – Tenth and Orange. Rev. J. Reynolds, rector. Mass on Sunday at 9:15.

(Above reflect weekly entries with no changes from 8/9/12 – 10/31/13)

March 28, 1913
Santa Ana Items
“Rev. Henry Eummelen of National City, officiated at the services on Good Friday.”

Huntington Beach
“St. Mary’s Church was most artistically decorated for Easter…The pastor, Reverend Father Reynolds, gave a soul-stirring sermon on faith, hope and charity…”

June 4, 1915
“Rev. John Reynolds observed the twenty-fifth anniversary of his ordination to the Holy Priesthood Monday by a Solemn High Mass in St. Anthony’s Church, National City. The church was tastefully decorated by the Altar Society with palms, lilies and ferns. The people turned out in large numbers.”

October 1, 1915
Priests in Attendance at the Bishop’s Funeral
National City: Rev. J. Reynolds
(No listing for Chula Vista or Otay)

February 11, 1916
“A Solemn Mass of Requiem was sung Tuesday…St. Joseph’s Church for the repose of the late Rev. Bernard Smyth. The occasion was the anniversary of his death. The celebrant of the Mass was Rev. Maurice Harnett. …In the Sanctuary were Very Rev. Eugene Hefferman, V. F. Rev. John Reynolds, National City, Rev. Guadalupe del Rio O. F. M., San Luis Rey, Rev. M. McCormack, Rev. E. J. Leguyader, Coronado Beach. …”

December 22, 1916
“At St. Anthony’s Church in National City, Rev. John Reynolds, the pastor, will say a Low Mass at 6:50 and 8:00 a.m. and a High Mass at 9:15 a.m…”

August 31, 1917
“Rev. James W. Collins, for twelve years pastor of the Sacred Heart Church, Coronado, …celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of his ordination. …The other clergymen in attendance were … Rev. John Reynolds of St. Anthony’s, National City, …”

October 5, 1917
“Rev. John Reynolds has been transferred from St. Anthony’s Church, National City, to Tulare, Rev. Father Smith of the latter place coming to National City.”

September 16, 1921

“From January, 1914, to September, 1917, Rev. John Reynolds faithfully served the little parish at National City. Fr. Reynolds was succeeded by Rev. E. Leguyader, who remained until April, 1918.”


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