Father David Harpe died Dec. 9, 2024. He was 67 years old.

For many years Father David served the people of the diocese at the parishes of St. Robert of Newminster, Ada; St. Joseph, Muskegon; St. Bernard, Irons; St. John Cantius, Free Soil; St. Philip Neri, Reed City and St. Anne Mission, Paris. He resigned from active ministry Jan. 17, 2003.

May Father Harpe now rest in eternal peace.