In Loving Memory of Father Louis M. Solcia
Matthew 25:34
Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
℣. Requiem æternam dona ei, Domine
℟. Et lux perpetua luceat ei :
℣. Requiescat in pace. ℟. Amen.
Silencio y Paz
Autor: Padre Ignacio Larrañaga
Silencio y Paz,
fue llevado al país de la vida.
¿para qué hacer preguntas?
Su morada, desde ahora es el descanso,
y su vestido la luz para siempre.
Silencio y Paz, ¿Que sabemos nosotros?
Dios mío, Señor de la historia y dueño
del ayer y del mañana, en tus manos están las
llaves de la vida y de la muerte. Sin preguntarnos
nos llevaste contigo a la morada Santa, y nosotros
cerramos nuestros ojos, bajamos la frente y
simplemente decimos: está bien, así sea.
Silencio y Paz,
La música fue sumergida en aguas profundas,
y todas las nostalgias gravitan sobre las
llanuras infinitas.
Se acabó el combate, ya no habrá para él
lágrimas y ni llanto, ni sobresaltos. El sol
brillará por siempre sobre su frente, y una paz
intangible asegurará definitivamente sus fronteras
Señor de la vida y dueño de nuestros destinos,
en tus manos depositamos silenciosamente,
este ser entrañable y amado que se nos fue.
Mientras aquí abajo entregamos a la tierra
sus despojos transitorios, duerme su alma inmortal
para siempre en la paz eterna, en tu seno
insondable y amoroso, oh Padre de misericordia.
Silencio y Paz.
Amén
About - The First Ninety-Three Years - A Brief History | Our Lady of the Rosary San Diego, CA (olrsd.org)
"Father Louie was born near Milan, Italy, November 15, 1931. Young Louis had a desire to become a priest and follow in the footsteps of his uncle Fr. Enrico Solcia, P.I.M.A. (1911-1948), who had been a missionary priest in India. Thus, in 1944 at age 14, Louis enrolled in the Barnabite Seminary which was located in Cremona, the birthplace of the founder of the Barnabites. He entered the novitiate in Monza, Italy and continued his education. Four years later, upon graduation from junior college in Lodi, Italy, he was sent to Rome to study Theology. He was ordained on December 8, 1957. Two years later Father Louis was sent to the United States to teach in a Catholic high school. Despite the fact that he did not speak English, he was a quick study and soon became proficient in the language. He enrolled in Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, to continue his studies.
Upon transfer to San Pedro, California, Father taught at Fermin Lasuen Catholic High School while attending Loyola University where he obtained a Master of Arts in 1962. Father was called back to New York and assigned to teach in a newly established high school in Lackawanna. During his tenure there he taught Science, Latin, Religion and History. He was later transferred to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to continue teaching while enrolled at Lehigh University. In 1976, he received a Master of Arts degree in Social Relations.
Father Solcia was transferred to Hamilton, Canada, to be the Pastor of Assumption Parish. While there he began a much-needed improvement program which resulted in building a new rectory and a large-event facility. When a need was identified in an Italian parish in Guelph, Canada, Father Louie was transferred there to minister to needs of the parish.
In 1991, an associate pastor was needed at Our Lady of the Rosary parish in San Diego and Father Louie answered the call to serve. In his 23 years as associate pastor at OLR, Father Louie has left an indelible mark on the hearts and souls of parishioners.
Father continues to minister with all the energy and passion of one who is dedicated to his life-long mission of service. He is Chaplain of the following: Knights of Columbus, Cabrillo Council; the Magnificat, a ministry to Catholic Women; Padre Pio National Devotions; and the Bernardi Center at Rady Children’s Hospital, a ministerial outreach to medically fragile children. Father is also Chaplain at St. Joseph’s Academy, San Marcos, where he hears monthly confessions and celebrates Mass for the students.
As associate pastor at Our Lady of the Rosary, Father Louie conducts weekly church history classes, presides over weekly devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, hears confessions and celebrates Mass daily."