Reverend Monsignor Milton Louis Reisch

The Reverend Monsignor Milton Louis Reisch, a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans passed away on July 18, 2011. He was 81 and a native of New Orleans. He attended Sacred Heart, Metairie Grammar School, and Jesuit High School. He entered the Jesuit Order at Grand Coteau, LA in 1947. Four years later he began his study of philosophy and physics at Spring Hill College where he received his degree in physics in 1954. He taught at St. John’s High School in Shreveport, LA for three years. His theological training was at St. Mary’s College, the school of theology for St. Louis University. He was ordained a priest on June 15, 1960 at Spring Hill College. He was a teacher of physics and mathematics at Jesuit High School in New Orleans from 1961 until 1972 and for a short time served as the athletic director. In 1972, he began work in Mississippi conducting parish missions, retreats, and The Cursillo Movement. From 1974 to 1976 he was a retreat director at Manresa Retreat House. While on a leave of absence he traveled to Iran and taught at the IEI School in Shiraz, Iran. At one point he was the only Catholic Priest in Shiraz, a city with a population of over one million. When the Shah was deposed, he returned home and became a diocesan priest for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. He served the Church at St. Cletus, St. Benilde, Prince of Peace, and Our Lady of Divine Providence where he was Pastor for 17 years until his retirement in 2002. He is survived by his sister, Merlyn R. Casey Weilbaecher; two nephews, Robert R. Casey and Taylor J. Casey (wife, Patricia); a niece, Connie Casey O’Donnell; three great nieces Meghan M. O’Donnell, K. Camille Casey, and Elizabeth R. Casey; and three great nephews, Brendan C. O’Donnell, Robert T. Casey, II, and Peter J. Casey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton Louis Reisch and Camille Marie Carriere Reisch. Msgr. Reisch often expressed his gratitude for those friends who helped him throughout his ministry and his life. The family would like to express their gratitude to Jo Anne Raines, Nancy Campeaux, Jackie Posner, and all who cared for him during his recent illness. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Divine Providence Catholic Church, 8900 W. Metairie Ave. (at N. Starrett Rd.), Metairie, LA on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., The Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans, celebrant. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation at the church on Friday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and after 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, please consider masses or a donation in Msgr. Reisch’s memory to Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St., N.O., LA 70119 or Our Lady of Prompt Succor National Shrine (Ursuline Chapel), 2635 State St., N.O., LA 70118 or Our Lady of Divine Providence Church, 1000 N. Starrett Rd., Metairie, LA 70003 or Notre Dame Hospice, 2832 Burdette St., N.O., LA 70125 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by L. A. Muhleisen and Son.

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Reverend Monsignor Milton Louis Reisch

April 9, 1930 - July 18, 2011