Brother Eugene L. Behenna, oldest member of Xaverian Brothers, dies at 95 July 5, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Xaverian Brother Eugene L. Behenna (formerly Brother Edgar) was offered June 3 at the Chapel of St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers, Mass. Brother Eugene died May 25. He was 95 and the oldest member of his religious community. Born in Massachusetts, Brother Eugene entered the Xaverian Brothers on Feb. 15, 1946. Six months later, he received his religious habit, taking the name Brother Edgar. Brother Eugene received his bachelor’s degree in English from The Catholic University of America in Washington and a master’s degree in English from Boston College, specializing in Shakespearean studies. Early in his teaching ministry, Brother Eugene taught at Mount St. Joseph High School in Irvington. Elsewhere, he ministered in the Archdiocese of Washington, Kentucky, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Connecticut. More obituaries Former doctrinal chief calls Father Gustavo Gutierrez ‘one of the great theologians of our time’ Sister Frances Schiminsky, O.S.F., dies at 95 Celebration of Ethel Kennedy’s life recalls her strong faith, human rights work, humor Family announces death of Ethel Kennedy at 96; she was devoted to family, slain husband’s legacy Monsignor James Hannon, known for pastoral outreach and planning, dies at 71 Dikembe Mutombo, beloved NBA superstar with Georgetown University roots, dies at 58 Copyright © 2024 Catholic Review Media Print