Funeral Mass

for Fr. Reginald Foster, O.C.D.

January 23-24, 2020

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We regret to announce that Fr. Reginaldus Foster, O.C.D., papal latinist, beloved teacher and mentor, and inspiration for the foundation of the Paideia Institute, passed away on Christmas Day, 2020. The Washington Province of the Discalced Carmelite Friars has generously granted the Paideia Institute permission to record Reginaldus' funeral mass in order to make it available to alumni and friends who could not attend in person due to Covid 19.  A video of the mass will be posted on this webpage from 9am EST on Saturday, January 23rd until 5pm on Sunday, January 29th.

On Sunday January 24th at 12pm EST the Paideia Institute will also host a virtual event where friends and alumni of Fr. Foster can gather online to watch the funeral together via Zoom. There will also be a brief virtual reception following the ceremony. To register for this event, please use the button below.