Father Quigley
Celebrating 60 Years of Ministry
Share Your Memories of Father Quigley
Rev. James F. Quigley, O.P. ’60 has dedicated his life to serving others — working with the poor in the United States and in South America, teaching at Providence College and in Rome, and returning to serve PC’s alumni community as associate chaplain in 2016. As he marks the 60th anniversary of his ordination, we invite you to help us honor his legacy.
Were you inspired by one of Father Quigley’s homilies? Did he offer guidance during a pivotal moment in your life? Did his presence make your PC experience more meaningful? We are collecting stories, reflections, and well wishes from alumni and friends whose lives have been impacted by Father Quigley. These submissions will be compiled and presented to him in a heartfelt tribute to his decades of ministry and mentorship.
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A Chaplain’s Thoughts
“All we can do is throw our arms around God and hold on”
Rev. James F. Quigley, O.P. ’60, associate alumni chaplain at Providence College, wrote this reflection in 2002 while serving as associate director of the Catholic Center at New York University. Originally published in the Summer 2002 issue of Providence magazine, it tells of his experiences in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001.
The Last Word: Father Quigley on growing old
Drawing from nearly 60 years as a Dominican priest and four decades at Providence College, Father Quigley shares insights on finding purpose, wisdom, and tenderness as he faces growing older.
