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The Passing of a Much Beloved Man.(Brother Michael Gaworski, FBP)(Obituary)
One of my dearest friends is Brother Paul O'Donnell, FBP, Guardian Overall of the Franciscan Brothers of Peace in St. Paul, Minnesota. I have had the honor and privilege of his friendship for almost 20 years.
Each year, Brother Paul, along with Brother Anthony, attend the National Right to Life Convention and presents a workshop on medical advocacy for vulnerable adults. Their workshop is centered on their experience in caring for their beloved founder, Brother Michael Gaworski, FBP, over the past 12-1/2 years.
On Thursday, August 28, 2003, Brother Michael Gaworski passed away.
In 1993, just one week prior to Good Friday, Brother Paul found Brother Michael not breathing and without a heartbeat. Struck by a sudden case of bacterial pneumonia, which he thought was only a chest cold, Brother Michael suffered cardiac arrest during the night.
When he was found by Brother Paul, he was clinically dead. Doctors were able to revive him, but the lack of oxygen for an extended period left him with severe brain damage and quadriplegia. He was alert but unable to communicate and had limited awareness. Since that time, he has been loved and cared for by the Franciscan Brothers.
Prior to his illness, Brother Michael devoted many hours to working for the rights of the unborn, helping women in crisis pregnancies, and contributing to the care of vulnerable persons. He was an avid spokesperson for the unborn and became a nationally recognized leader in the right to life ...
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