January 17, 1937 - May 15, 2011
Msgr. Joseph Roth is now singing with the angels in heaven. His sweet tenor rendition of the Irish Blessing brought tears to my eyes at the end of each mass celebrated by Msgr. Roth I was privileged to attend at The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
Msgr. Roth was also a fire fighter and his homily during the funeral of the Charleston 9 brought a a quiet dignity and meaning to such a senseless loss.
I last heard this beautiful blessing in May, 2010 when Msgr. Roth returned to the Cathedral to celebrate the Restoration of the Cathedral and the installation of the steeple.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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