Friday News Roundup: Fr. Oliver Curran Obituary, Classic Car Raffle, and St. Kateri Feast Day
Obituary for Fr. Oliver Curran
Father Oliver Curran, who served in the Diocese of Gallup for many years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026 surrounded by the love & prayers of the Northern Nevada Catholic Community.
The following arrangements have been made. All are welcome:
A funeral Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Mueggenborg at Our Lady of Tahoe in Zephyr Cove, NV, at 10:00am on July 31st
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diocese of Reno Seminarian Fund
The family is making arrangements for early October, in Ireland, where Father will be laid to rest with his parents & siblings. If you would like details when they become available please email cristi@cocadence.com with subject line ‘Curran Ireland’
In the Diocese of Gallup, Fr. Curran served from 1976 to 2004 in many assignments, including Farmington, Holbrook, Quemado, San Mateo, and Winslow.
He had recently celebrated his Golden Jubilee:
Arizona Catholic Conference Legislative Wrap-Up
“In total, over 2,100 pieces of legislation were introduced which is the most in state history. 264 bills were signed into law and 151 of them vetoed.
“The political situation at the Capitol continues to be divided, especially in what could be a pivotal election year. For its part, the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) is grateful that the most problematic bills again failed to pass, while several positive measures were approved into law.”
St. Kateri Feast Day Mass
All are invited to the annual St. Kateri Feast Day Mass, celebrated by Bishop Wall!
The Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 6:30 PM, MDT at Mary, Mother of Mankind Parish in St. Michaels, AZ. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
V8s for Vocations Raffle Ending Soon
Don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets to win the 1962 Chevy Corvette convertible and support this important mission! The winning ticket will be hand drawn on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Gallup, NM.
Proceeds support seminarian education in the Diocese of Gallup. See photos, get more information, and purchase tickets online at www.v8sforvocations.org.
If you or someone at your parish are interested in donating a classic V8 car or truck to support this program, please contact the Catholic Peoples Foundation at (505) 726-8295.
Have an event, announcement, or news item you’d like promoted throughout the Diocese? Email media@dioceseofgallup.org or call 505-863-4406.