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Father Harold Purcell

Harold Purcell
Father Harold Purcell, C.P.
Editor of The Sign circa 1933

Father Harold Purcell was a Passionist who left the community to pursue his dream of "The City of St. Jude." While a Passionist, he preached for 17 years, founded The Sign magazine, and was editor for 13 years. Since he did not die a Passionist, his biography is not among those on our website. Click here to read more .


The Passionist Mission Crucifix

Mission Crucifix

Mission Crucifix

Passionists with Mission Crucifix
Brian Murphy, C.P. on left and Berchmans Lanagan, C.P. on right
(Click on photo to see enlargement.)

Click here for more on the Mission Crucifix used during Passionist parish missions.